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'It'll be a Biden shutdown': Trump tries to shift blame ahead of a potential disaster


Published on 2024-12-19 12:21:55 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday helped to blow up a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open, and he's already trying to shift the blame. In an interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's attempt to shift blame to President Joe Biden for a potential government shutdown. As the deadline for a federal funding agreement approaches, Trump has been vocal on social media, criticizing Biden and congressional Democrats, claiming that any shutdown would be a "Biden Shutdown." This comes at a time when House Republicans are struggling to pass necessary spending bills due to internal disagreements, particularly from the far-right faction demanding significant spending cuts. Trump's comments are part of a broader strategy to influence public perception and pressure Republicans to maintain hardline positions in negotiations. Meanwhile, the White House has responded by highlighting that the Senate, under Democratic control, has already passed bipartisan funding measures, and it's the House's inability to agree that's causing the impasse. This situation underscores the ongoing political tension and the potential economic repercussions of a government shutdown.

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