WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump said in a statement on Thursday that despite a statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, there was no deal reached on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
"No deal was made last night on DACA," Trump stated in a Twitter message. "Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent."
No deal was made last night on DACA. Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent. Would be subject to vote.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 14 сентября 2017 г.
Trump added, "The wall, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built."
The WALL, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 14 сентября 2017 г.
The US president added that he would become an obstructionist to the work of the government if the US Congress did not allocate funding for his border wall project.
"The wall to me is vital," Trump stated. "If I don't get the wall, then we will become the obstructionists."
The DACA act, established by the administration of former President Barack Obama in 2012, grants temporary residency and work privileges to immigrants, referred to as "Dreamers," who were brought to the United States illegally as children.
On September 5, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced DACA’s termination with a six-month delay to allow authorities to close pending applications and renewals, and give the US Congress a chance to pass legislation that would make the program permanent.
