Dems lose appetite for deal with Trump on infrastructure

The Hill



Major elements of President Trump’s infrastructure initiative are facing staunch opposition from Democrats, increasing the likelihood that Republicans will have to go it alone.



Making a deal with Democrats on Trump’s rebuilding plan was always going to be a challenge for the administration.



But Trump’s sinking approval ratings, his polarizing tweets and his administration’s move to block oversight requests from the minority party have further eroded Democrats’ appetite to work with the president on one of his chief campaign promises.



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