Trump told lawmakers he planned to scrap the 2019 pay bump for federal workers in August, saying the federal budget couldn't support it. But he wants the wall. They are already going without a paycheck.
Trump moves to freeze pay for federal workers amid government shutdown [usatoday.com] via @usatoday
The Democrats said he could have the wall if he put it on the trade table. For a guy who is known for his negotiation skills he seems to have only one tactic. Make everyone hurt unless I get my way. It's the reason why Las Vegas denied his gaming licence. He practices a predatory style business not a model in which every one can actually get what they want.