White House Advisor Hints Shutdown May End Soon

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said the government shutdown is likely to end this week.

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00:00White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett said the government shutdown is likely to end this week,

00:05but warned the Trump administration may consider stronger actions if it doesn't.

00:10The shutdown, now in its third week, stems from a funding standoff between Republicans and Democrats,

00:15with each side pushing different priorities.

00:18Hassett suggested Democrats are waiting for the political fallout of anti-Trump protests before making a move,

00:24but expressed hope that moderate Democrats might help reopen the government soon.

00:28While Republicans blame Democrats for the impasse,

00:31polls show the public largely holds the president and the GOP responsible.