Washington (AFP) – The top Democrat in Congress on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to postpone his annual State of the Union address, citing security shortcomings due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.
“Sadly, given the security concerns and unless government re-opens this week, I suggest that we work together to determine another suitable date after government has re-opened for this address or for you to consider delivering (it) in writing to the Congress on January 29th,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a letter to the president.
The speech to Congress is typically given in late January.
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