Seems like an odd thing to make up.
Or it just isn't the whole story.
What probably happened...
Trump: "Okay, I like what you folks are bringing to the table. It sounds good and we both are getting something we want. But the wall needs to be included."
Pelosi/Schumer: "So we have a deal?"
Trump: "If you can get is passed, I'll sign it. But border security must be a part of it."
Pelosi/Schumer: "So, a deal is in place?"
Trump: "Sure, it's a good deal. But you have to convince McConnell and Ryan to buy off on it before I can sign it."
What Pelosi and Schumer will state:
Trump: "Okay, I like what you folks are bringing to the table.
It sounds good and we both are getting something we want. But the wall needs to be included."
Pelosi/Schumer: "So we have a deal?"
Trump: "If you can get is passed, I'll sign it.
But border security must be a part of it."
Pelosi/Schumer: "So, a deal is in place?"
Trump: "Sure, it's a good deal.
But you have to convince McConnell and Ryan to buy off on it before I can sign it."