Trump: I will address the nation on Southern Border crisis

The US Federal Government had been shut-down in recent weeks as Trump had been adamant he wishes Congress to approve of the funding needed to build a wall on the US-Mexican border.

JANUARY 8, 2019 01:16

Virginia Republican party leader Fredy Burgos wearing a "Build the Wall" hat at an event to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington (photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS) — Virginia Republican party leader Fredy Burgos wearing a "Build the Wall" hat at an event to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington

(photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS)

US President Donald Trump said he will address the American people concerning "the Humanitarian and National Security crisis on out Southern Border" on Tuesday night.

I am pleased to inform you that I will Address the Nation on the Humanitarian and National Security crisis on our Southern Border. Tuesday night at 9:00 P.M. Eastern.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2019

The US federal government had been shut-down in recent weeks as Trump had been adamant he wishes congress to approve of the funding needed to build a wall on the US-Mexican border, a demand Democrats refuse to comply with.

More than 7,000 migrants from Central America are currently present along the US-Mexico border seeking entry to the United States, the total number is estimated to reach 10,000, BBC reported.