This is an interesting standoff.
Trump was elected based on his promise to erect a wall. If he caves, it will be his GHW Bush moment “read my lips…”
Schumer has to stand firm on no wall because the Democrats are committed to being against anything that Trump is for. Even if it means the suicide of America.
Schumer downplayed the effectiveness of a physical barrier, saying it would cost more than it actually protects.
He then said without reference, a majority of Americans do not support footing taxpayer money for the wall.
“Everyone knew yesterday, long before the House vote, that the President will elect 60 votes in the Senate, it is proven to lack even 50 votes,” said Schumer. “It will never pass the Senate, not today, not next week, not next year. So Mr. president, President Trump, if you want to open the government, you must abandon the wall, plain and simple.”
https://www.oann.com/sen-schumer-refuses-to-back-down-on-border-wall-funding/