Maryland Lawmakers Respond To President's Address To The Nation
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Soon after President Trump's live address went off the air Tuesday night, some Maryland officials offered their responses.
Representative Elijah Cummings wasted little time in giving his thoughts on the address.
Federal workers are bearing the burden of this shutdown. More than 23,000 Maryland-based federal employees are affected by this shutdown and do not know when they will get paid, creating anxieties about how to pay rent, cover medical expenses, and provide for their families.
— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) January 9, 2019
Senator Ben Cardin said the president was peddling fear to "sell his wall."
.@POTUS continues to peddle fear to sell his wall. Let's get back to facts and have real conversation about border security. We can start by reopening the Gov't so we can pay border patrol, customs agents, TSA agents and others who are on the front lines. #TrumpAddress
— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019
Senator Chris Van Hollen called the address a "disinformation campaign," and that the president has no concern for the damage caused by the shutdown.
More officials may offer more of their thoughts as the partial government shutdown continues.
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