Summary
The article discusses how politicians are presenting their views on the 2025 government shutdown. It includes a past statement by Donald Trump about handling shutdowns and mentions a controversial video he shared on social media.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump, in 2013, expressed how a president should manage government shutdowns by negotiating to make deals.
- As president, Trump shared a video targeting Democrats during the 2025 government shutdown.
- The video falsely depicted U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer in a negative light.
- PolitiFact has been fact-checking claims about government shutdowns for over ten years.
- Government shutdowns occur when Congress cannot agree on a funding plan.
- Shutdowns directly affect the economy, government workers' pay, and services for low-income families.
- Political parties often blame each other for shutdowns.
