President Trump is slamming Senate Democrats after they blocked yet another Republican proposal to reopen the federal government. As the shutdown stretches into a second week, Trump accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of playing politics at the expense of American workers, military families, and national security.
The Senate failed to advance a GOP-led measure to fund the government, with Democrats demanding that any agreement include an extension of Obamacare-related subsidies. The impasse has stalled efforts to restore federal services, including military pay, while Democrats insist that policy concessions must come first.
In a statement, Trump blasted Schumer as “weakened” and “ineffective,” accusing him of leading his caucus into a shutdown trap driven by special interests. He also warned that Democratic obstruction could cost the party politically, citing public frustration with Washington gridlock.
The Republican proposal included stopgap funding to keep the government open and ensure continued military operations. Despite bipartisan support for the measure among moderate lawmakers, Senate Democrats unified to block the bill, claiming it failed to meet their healthcare demands.
Trump has repeatedly called for an immediate vote to reopen the government without policy strings attached. So far, Senate Democrats have refused, blocking multiple procedural efforts to advance a clean funding bill. The longer the impasse continues, the more pressure builds on both parties to break the deadlock—but the president is making clear where he places the blame.
