Trump Targets 'Democrat Agencies' Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown Blame Game

Fri Oct 03 2025 07:00:34 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

As the government shutdown stretches into a third day, President Trump signals potential cuts to 'Democrat Agencies', igniting partisan tensions on Capitol Hill as both parties distribute blame for the crisis.

President Trump and his budget director are contemplating cuts to what he calls 'Democrat Agencies' as the government shutdown enters its third day. Amidst increasing tensions, both Republicans and Democrats blame each other for the failure to pass funding legislation. The shutdown has led to thousands of federal workers being furloughed while some essential services remain operational. Lawmakers are struggling to find common ground as they gear up for further negotiation attempts, with pressures from the public likely influencing the final outcome.

President Donald Trump has stated he and his budget director will assess which 'Democrat Agencies' to cut as the US government shutdown approaches its third day. Trump urged Republicans to utilize this moment to 'clear out dead wood' without indicating any willingness to meet Democratic requests for including healthcare insurance subsidies in the funding legislation.

Capitol Hill has seen escalating finger-pointing between Republicans and Democrats regarding responsibility for the shutdown, which has left hundreds of thousands of federal employees home without pay and caused some federal attractions to close. The Statue of Liberty remains open, while other sites have ceased operations.

With public opinion appearing split, analysts predict that neither side will budge until the effects of the shutdown resonate more significantly in the lives of citizens. Trump's upcoming meeting with Russell Vought, director of the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will be crucial in determining which federal activities will be temporarily halted as a result of the shutdown.

The politics of the situation are divisive, with House Speaker Mike Johnson labeling the standoff as a 'Democrat shutdown', while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claims Republicans are neglecting healthcare for working-class Americans. The dynamics have led to rising frustration among voters who feel that both parties are contributing to the deadlock.

As the impasse continues, lawmakers aim to reconvene later this week for another attempt at passing funding legislation, which will require bipartisan cooperation to resolve the current crisis.