Pelosi was planning to leave for Afghanistan on Thursday afternoon, according to a Democratic aide, but it was unclear whether her trip included the other destinations Trump mentioned. The aide spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans that had not been made public.

Trump’s letter came a day after Pelosi wrote to the president to ask him to postpone his Jan. 29 State of the Union address if the partial government shutdown doesn’t end this week, citing security concerns.

“In light of the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay, I am sure that you would agree that postponing this public relations event is totally appropriate,”- Trump

Trump didn’t explain what authority he has to cancel Pelosi’s trip, but it probably would require the use of military aircraft controlled by his administration. He said Pelosi could fly commercial if she chose.

He went on to write:

“I also feel that, during this period, it would be better if you were in Washington negotiating with me and joining the Strong Border Security movement to end the Shutdown, I look forward to seeing you soon and even more forward to watching our open and dangerous Southern Border finally receive attention, funding and security it so desperately deserves,”