Government funding and checks and balances

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) states that Democrats will not vote to fund the government unless President Donald Trump stops overriding Congress spending, emphasizing the importance of checks and balances and Congress's power of the purse.

Key Points

  • Democrats will not vote to fund the government unless Trump respects Congress's power of the purse
  • Auchincloss stresses the need for checks and balances between the branches of government
  • Democrats hold leverage in funding the government in March

Pros

  • Emphasizes the importance of checks and balances in government
  • Highlights Congress's power of the purse

Cons

  • Potential for political gridlock if demands are not met