What a liar! The employees didn’t strike. He prevented them from working. This is disgusting. Let’s see if any cowardly Republicans correct him. Sad!
President Trump told lawmakers he prefers word "strike" to government shutdown, sources say https://t.co/jMLMdBCTpr pic.twitter.com/XUPiK0aZf8
— CNN (@CNN) January 5, 2019
Federal employees are not allowed to strike against the Federal Government. #FedEmployee101
— Lisa (@lisamdecora) January 5, 2019
Trump said he preferred the word "'strike" over "shutdown" in profanity-laced meeting with lawmakers: reports https://t.co/Y3szD2Ni8I pic.twitter.com/n7IUga44oq
— The Hill (@thehill) January 5, 2019
Working for free is the opposite of a strike. Emoluments are still everywhere and we need a better name for it. The shutdown has real world consequences outside of Washington. The US House can do oversight and legislation at the same time. It’s literally the job.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) January 5, 2019