While yes, there is a negotiation between two perspectives going on, imo the fault for the shutdown is independent and wholly owned by Trump and McConnell with

While yes, there is a negotiation between two perspectives going on, imo the fault for the shutdown is independent and wholly owned by Trump and McConnell with the republican senators as accessories for not ousting McConnell. The House and the Senate passed a bill in December to keep the government open. From what I read, the Senate bill passed with a veto-proof majority. Trump vetoed but McConnell refused to get this through despite Trump.