The President made it clear that there would be no negotiations, no compromises, and certainly no funding for what he referred to as “illegals.” He was resolute in his stance, signaling that Democrats could not expect any concessions on issues related to immigration in exchange for agreeing to end the shutdown.

Trump then shifted his focus to the broader achievements of his administration, seeking to highlight the economic and global successes that he argued were being overshadowed by the ongoing impasse. “We’re doing well all over the world,” he said, underscoring the strength of the U.S. economy and its position on the global stage.

One of the key points Trump mentioned was the resurgence of American manufacturing. “Car plants are pouring back into our country,” he said, touting the success of his policies in bringing jobs and investment back to the United States. It was a clear attempt to showcase the effectiveness of his “America First” agenda.

In another remark that seemed aimed at further bolstering his policy record, the President pointed to advancements in technology and international competition, particularly with China. “We’re dominating China in AI,” he declared, highlighting his administration’s focus on maintaining American leadership in key technological sectors.

Trump wrapped up his statement with a promise to keep pushing for what he believes is necessary for America’s future — “rebuilding our tired grid” to power the country’s economic comeback. His message was unambiguous: it was America first, or nothing.