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What is the upcoming budget meeting and who will attend?

Belle of the Ranch 0:01

Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today, we're going to talk about Trump caving, negotiations, and what's at stake. Tomorrow, congressional leaders are scheduled to meet with Trump to discuss the budget ahead of the potential shutdown. We know that at minimum, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to be present. Now, I know. I know you're saying that can't be, because Trump handed down the order to Republicans to not even bother dealing with Democrats, because he believed their votes weren't needed, saying quote. We have to get Republican votes, that's all. When he was told that he would need democratic help, he said no.

Why does Trump claim he doesn’t need Democratic votes for a budget deal?

Belle of the Ranch 0:57

No. We're gonna do a probably a continuing resolution. Or we're gonna do something. So we're gonna do something. Given all of his posturing and the fact that he canceled the last meeting, there's no way there's a meeting tomorrow. Well, it turns out vote count math doesn't care about his posturing to the media. He doesn't have the votes, but Jeffreys and Schumer released a statement. As we have repeatedly said, the

What are the Democrats’ non‑negotiable demands for a spending agreement?

Belle of the Ranch 1:29

Democrats will meet anywhere at any time with anyone to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people. The Democratic Party has said they won't support a bill that doesn't extend the ACA subsidies that allows millions of Americans to have health insurance, and are also asking to reverse the Medicaid cuts from Trump's one big beautiful bill. I think they've also thrown in something about public broadcasting, but that seems like something to be negotiated away during the process. Republicans recently signaled that if a shutdown occurred, they would permanently lay off many federal workers. The polling suggests that most people would blame Republicans for the shutdown.

Belle of the Ranch 2:20

Which gives Democrats little reason to cage. If people are blaming Trump for the shutdown. The economic harm from firing a bunch of people would also be likely laid at his feet. The Democratic Party, on the other hand, has actually positioned themselves with reasonable demands that benefit the working class.

How could a government shutdown affect federal workers and public opinion?

Belle of the Ranch 2:42

So what happens at the meeting? No clue. Trump could be trying to undo his previous statements about not negotiating, and the whole thing could be a show to trick the American people. They could walk away with a deal. It's Trump. He could walk out and say shutdowns are good and if you disagree, you hate America. But the Democrats should be reading this as a sign that Trump doesn't want a shutdown. Which means they have some leverage that they shouldn't squander. Once this is all charted, well there will undoubtedly be tons of commentary.

What leverage does Trump have in the negotiations and what could happen next?

Belle of the Ranch 3:21

All we really know is that the two groups will be meeting. One group wants to save the health insurance of millions of Americans. And the other wants to put it off until they can do it and not admit the one big beautiful bill failed America's working class. It's important to remember that many Republicans actually want the ACA extensions. They just can't move forward without undermining Trump. The pressure here is on Trump to either accept the shutdown as his own or agree to compromise that can get him the votes he needs. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.

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