Now, as a short-timer, pushed out by an unhappy boss, what must he be thinking about his service at the White House? The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office scenePhotos: The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office sceneTrump's contentious meetings with lawmakers have been reported before. The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office scenePhotos: The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office sceneThe most intriguing participant in the meeting may have been Vice President Mike Pence, who said nothing. The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office scenePhotos: The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office sceneOut of view of the cameras were staffers from both sides. The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office scenePhotos: The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office sceneThe next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office scenePhotos: The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office sceneTrump may yet back down before triggering a government shutdown just in time for Christmas.

Source: CNN December 18, 2018 11:04 UTC