Louisiana Republicans stand with Trump as President, Democrats face off over border wall

Louisiana Republicans are digging in behind President Donald Trump’s demand for money to build a wall along the border with Mexico as part of any deal to avoid a partial government shutdown just before Christmas.

Rep. Ralph Abraham, R-Alto, blamed Democrats for not bending to Republicans’ requests for border security and wall funding over the past year. Although Abraham said he doesn’t want a partial shutdown, he suggested that funding for the wall will remain a sticking point.

“Democrats have been steadfastly opposed to every effort we’ve tried over the last year to better secure our border, and their complete unwillingness to compromise has certainly contributed to this situation,” Abraham said. “I’m willing to find common ground, but I want wall money.”

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