U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to quickly pass a spending bill to end a government shutdown in the United States, which entered its third day on Monday.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “I hope all Republicans and Democrats will join me in supporting this bill and send it to my desk without delay. No amendments can be made at this time.”
The U.S. President’s move comes amid a partial government shutdown that has entered its third day, resulting from Congress’s failure to reach an agreement on the federal spending bill. This has led to a halt in funding for a number of non-essential government institutions and agencies. The shutdown reflects the intense polarization between Republicans and Democrats over spending priorities, the size of the budget deficit, and contentious issues related to immigration, defense, and social programs.
The government shutdown is a recurring political pressure tool in Washington, used by each side to push the other into making concessions. However, its repercussions quickly extend to the economy and public services, with hundreds of thousands of federal employees having their work suspended or being forced to work without pay.
Trump
Donald Trump is a former U.S. president and businessman who served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was characterized by a populist and unconventional political style, marked by significant tax reforms, changes to immigration policy, and a focus on “America First” foreign relations.
Congress
The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government, established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, responsible for making federal laws, declaring war, and overseeing the budget.
United States
The United States is a federal republic founded in 1776 following its declaration of independence from Great Britain, establishing itself through a revolutionary war and the ratification of its Constitution in 1789. It grew from thirteen original colonies into a global superpower, with a history significantly shaped by westward expansion, the Civil War, and large-scale immigration. Its diverse culture is a product of this history and its foundational ideals of democracy and individual liberty.
Truth Social
Truth Social is a social media platform launched in February 2022 by Trump Media & Technology Group, founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was created following Trump’s bans from major social networks after the January 6 Capitol riot, with the stated purpose of providing a space for “free expression” without political censorship.
Washington
Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, founded in 1790 and named after the first U.S. president, George Washington. It is a planned city, designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, and is home to iconic national landmarks such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Washington Monument.
