Several weeks ago, conservative commentary helped propel Trump to force a confrontation over the border wall rather than accept temporary funding without it. Even as he capitulated to Democrats on Day 35 of the shutdown, Trump hailed walls as a powerful tool, delivering extended remarks on the virtue of border barriers. Following the failure of both Senate bills Thursday, Trump demanded a 'downpayment' on the border wall but later called for 'pro rated' funding. Trump at first said it would contain a 'downpayment' on wall funding, according to the White House. Trump in public remarks later Thursday referenced pro rated wall funding.

Source: Daily Mail January 26, 2019 03:27 UTC