Summary
Many tourists visiting Washington, D.C., are disappointed because several popular attractions are closed due to a federal government shutdown. The shutdown has gone on for over a week, affecting federal workers and visitors hoping to explore the capital.
Key Facts
- The federal government shutdown has closed several D.C. attractions.
- Popular sites like the National Gallery of Art and the Washington Monument are shut.
- The closure is due to funding and staffing issues caused by the shutdown.
- The main disagreement is over health care subsidies between the Trump administration and Democratic leaders.
- Visitors from both the U.S. and other countries have expressed their frustration.
- If the shutdown continues, the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo may also close.
- Washington, D.C., had a record 27.2 million visitors in 2024, but the shutdown may affect future tourism.
