Donald Trump demands funding to end ‘humanitarian crisis’ at Mexico border in US TV address

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Donald Trump and the two highest ranking opposition leaders hurled insults at each other as the row over the US Government shutdown exploded on live television.

President Trump spoke of a ‘humanitarian and security crisis’ at the Mexican border as he demanded almost $6 billion for a border wall.

Senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi accused Mr Trump of choosing fear and holding the American people hostage over the shutdown.

Sky’s US correspondent Amanda Walker has more.

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