User Clip: President Trump On Census Bureau's Request For 120-Day Deadline Extension For 2020 Census Apportionment Count

"During this difficult time, we're also working to ensure that the 2020 census is completed safely and accuracy. We may be asking for an extension because, obviously, they can't be doing very much right now. They wouldn't even be allowed to do it. So the census, we're going to be asking for a delay, a major delay. I think how can you possibly be knocking on doors for a long period of time now. The Census Bureau recently made the decision to temporary suspend its field operation data collection activities to help stop the spread. In addition, while millions of Americans continue to complete their questionnaire online, the Census Bureau has asked Congress for a 120 extension. I don't know that you even have to ask them. This is called an act of God. This is called a situation that has to be. They have to give it. I think 120 days isn't nearly enough." close