Trump reluctantly signs state budget

washington - The American president Donald Trump has put his signature under the new state budget. Trump had threatened to veto hours earlier and warned Congress that he would 'never sign another law like this' again.

'My most important duty is to keep America safe. Nothing is more important than that ', Trump said in the White House. He stressed being dissatisfied with 'a lot of things' in the more than 2000-page budget. 'Nobody read it. It is only a few hours old. '

Trump had made no secret of his criticism of the budget, which was approved by Congress with the support of Democrats and Republicans. The president wrote Friday on Twitter a veto to consider, among other things because the wall at the border with Mexico 'is not fully funded. '

A veto from Trump could have resulted in a new shutdown. This means that non-essential public services have to temporarily close their doors. Trump's threat to veto was said to come as a surprise to his own employees and Congressmen.