Summary
President Donald Trump has traveled frequently during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, including trips to Asia and his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. This travel behavior contrasts with past presidents who typically stayed in Washington to negotiate. The White House and Republicans blame Senate Democrats for the shutdown, which is affecting federal workers and services.
Key Facts
- President Trump traveled to Asia and Florida during the government shutdown.
- The shutdown started on October 1, 2025.
- Federal workers are missing paychecks, and services like SNAP food assistance are at risk.
- Trump spent nearly two weeks outside Washington since the shutdown began.
- Past presidents, including Clinton and Obama, stayed in Washington to negotiate during shutdowns.
- Trump blamed Senate Democrats for not supporting a short-term funding bill.
- Trump was greeted with celebrations in Malaysia during his Asia trip.
- In 2019, Trump had a different approach and stayed mostly in Washington during a shutdown.
