Originally posted by Adam_PoEExactly. This isn't the first time Trump's been denied funding for his silly wall idea, it's happened before over the last two years while Republicans had complete control of the government/congress and while Trump threw a tantrum, he didn't throw one on this level. It's happening on this level now because Trump and Republicans are betting on the country turning on the Democrats over it.
This is not a simple matter of neglect or incompetence though, this is deliberate. It is not as if they forgot, they did it on purpose. They are governing by ransom, effectively threatening Democrats with damage to the country, unless they acquiesce to their ludicrous demands for things they could not get through regular order.
So far that strategy seems to be failing, more people are blaming Trump apparently (and rightfully so).