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In public spat with Dem leaders, Trump says he would be 'proud' to shut down government over border wall

"This is spiraling downward," House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said at one point during the White House meeting.

• Analysis: Trump is relishing the prospect of owning a government shutdown. But Republicans aren't.

• Pelosi brings up Trump 'manhood,' says meeting with him was like 'tinkle contest' with skunk