2018-2019 United States Government Shutdown - Open the Government A Little

We don't need a Mexican border wall. And even if we did, the President gets what he wants by convincing Congress and his constituents that it's a worthwhile investment, not by intentionally hurting the country and refusing to stop until they agree to his plan.

Also you know, letting someone EVER get what they want by holding the government hostage would set an awful precedent.