Trump will not negotiate on immigration until government reopened

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the annual March for Life rally, taking place on the National Mall, from the White House Rose Garden in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will not open negotiations on immigration until Democrats agree to reopen the government, his spokeswoman said on Saturday in a statement.

"The president will not negotiate on immigration reform until Democrats stop playing games and reopen the government," Sarah Sanders said.

(Reporting by Jim Oliphant; Editing by Bill Trott)