Trump says wall needed to solve "humanitarian crisis"

President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office of the White House as he gives a prime-time address about border security Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Washington. (Carlos Barria/Pool Photo via AP)

Source: AAP

United States President Donald Trump has delivered a prime-time televised address to the nation (9 Jan), urging Congress to approve funding for the construction of his proposed U-S-Mexico border barrier. An impasse between President Trump and Democrats in the House of Representatives over funding for the barrier has led to a partial shutdown of the government, which is approaching its third week.



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