AP News reported on September 28, 2025, that former President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused Democrats of intentionally causing a potential government shutdown, calling them “crazed” and stating they “want to shut it down.” Trump’s remarks place the blame for a shutdown on Democrats if they do not agree to Republican spending proposals before the federal funding deadline of September 30.
The central conflict involves a Republican-proposed short-term bill to keep the government funded for seven more weeks. Democrats have refused to support it without the inclusion of certain health care provisions, specifically the extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. In response to the stalemate, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Republicans want to shut down the government to "inflict pain on the American people." Trump is scheduled to meet with bipartisan congressional leaders on Monday to discuss the standoff. If no agreement is reached, non-essential government services will be suspended starting October 1.
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