Summary
The article discusses the ongoing U.S. government shutdown in 2025 and highlights the political dynamics involved. It mentions past statements by Donald Trump about government shutdowns and current efforts by Democrats to negotiate funding. The article also addresses the shutdown's impact on social services like the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program.
Key Facts
- In 2013, Donald Trump stated that a U.S. president should lead and negotiate to prevent government shutdowns.
- In 2025, Trump, as president, shared a video mocking Democrats during a government shutdown.
- A government shutdown occurs when Congress cannot agree on funding, affecting services and employee pay.
- The current shutdown involves Republicans controlling the presidency and Congress, but Democrats have negotiating power due to Senate rules.
- The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program may continue for a week during the shutdown, depending on funding sources.
- State WIC programs can use various funding options to temporarily cover financial gaps.
- Donald Trump had criticized former President Obama in 2013 for not effectively negotiating to avoid a shutdown.
