McConnell: Senate won't override Trump veto on shutdown fight

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday ruled out a scenario where the chamber would try to override a veto from President Trump as a way out of the partial government shutdown.

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“In a situation like this where the president in my view is in the right place — trying to get the right outcome … with regard to border security — of course not,” McConnell told reporters when asked if he would be willing to override a veto on legislation to fully reopen the government.

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