Donald Trump Opposes Congressional Budget Deal as Federal Shutdown Looms
Donald Trump publicly opposed a bipartisan budget deal negotiated in Congress, raising concerns over a potential federal government shutdown. He and his running mate, J.D. Vance, criticized any concessions to Democrats as a betrayal. The proposed 1,500-page agreement includes significant funding for disaster relief and agricultural support, but faces strong backlash from Trump-aligned politicians like Elon Musk. If not approved, the U.S. risks a shutdown that could affect numerous federal services and disrupt public assistance programs.