Pelosi and Schumer Reject Trump's New Request for Financial Aid: "We Hope He'll Have Learned His Lesson"

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"President Trump has hurt millions of Americans and caused widespread chaos when he inadvertently shut down the government in an attempt to obtain his expensive and ineffective wall, which he promised would Be paid by Mexico, "the Democratic leaders said in a statement.

"Congress refused to finance his wall and he was forced to admit his defeat and reopen the government.The same thing will happen again if he tries again," they added. "We hope that he has learned his lesson."

Pelosi and Schumer instead suggested that Trump put money that could be used at the border to fund education and workforce development programs.

The statement served as a preview for what may be a controversial negotiation over the president's budget proposal, which is due to be released Monday.

Several reports have indicated that Trump will be asking for $ 8.6 billion for fences along the US-Mexico border.

According to the press service, the funds would generate $ 5 billion from the budget of the Department of Homeland Security and $ 3.6 billion from the military construction budget at the Pentagon. The budget proposal would also include $ 3.6 million in military construction funds to help fund projects affected by the wall.

The president triggered a government shutdown in December following his request for a $ 5.7 billion financing.

Congress finally approved $ 1.375 billion for the construction of border gates and the president issued a national emergency to bypass Congress and spend about $ 8 billion for the construction of its long-desired border wall.

The declaration of urgency has given rise to controversy. The House decided to terminate it and the Senate should do the same this week. The reprimand prepares Trump to issue his first veto of his presidency.

Congress must approve funding for fiscal year 2020 by October 1, otherwise the funding could expire and the government could close.