Trump says wall needed to solve "humanitarian crisis"

United States President Donald Trump during his televised address

United States President Donald Trump during his televised address 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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Trump says wall needed to solve "humanitarian crisis" | SBS Vietnamese