U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he's concerned that President Donald Trump may follow through with his threat to force a government shutdown if Congress fails to approve money for a proposed wall on the United States' southern border.
The Illinois Democrat expects a showdown soon because Congress must take action by September 30 to approve a federal budget and raise the debt ceiling.
Durbin, who is the Senate minority whip, adds that Congress may not be able to stop Trump is he follows through with his threat.
"If this president wants to shut down the government, He has the power to do it. He can veto a couple of bills and we'll see a government shutdown. But then, he's got to bear the responsibility. This is like a souvenir shop. Remember what the sign says? If you break it, you own it."
Some top Republicans also are pushing back against the president. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday that he thought a shutdown was unnecessary.