In rambling remarks today, Trump once again doubled down on his government shutdown and threatened to keep it going for years. Hundreds of thousands of workers are hurting and remain unsure of when their next paycheck will come, yet Trump is proud to keep this shutdown going.

Trump said he would keep the government shut down for YEARS.

TRUMP: “Absolutely I said that.”

Trump said he is proud of the government shutdown.

TRUMP: “I’m very proud of doing what I’m doing.”