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Trump Warns of Possible Government Shutdown After Senate Budget Failure
Trump warns of a possible government shutdown after the Senate rejected two budget proposals, escalating political tension in the U.S.
By  Ernesto Iván Vargas Martínez
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Foto Washington (United States), 20/09/2025.- United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media during an Executive Order signing which authorizes the new Trump Gold Card, a visa program to be overseen by the Secretary of Commerce ‘that will facilitate the entry of aliens who have demonstrated their ability and desire to advance the interests of the United States by voluntarily providing a significant financial gift to the nation’ in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 September 2025. (Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL

Posted on 09/22/25 at 16:28

  • Trump Warns of Possible Government Shutdown
  • Senate Rejects Budget Proposals
  • Democrats and Republicans Face Off

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, warned on Friday that he does not rule out a government shutdown after the Senate rejected two temporary budget bills.

In a day marked by gridlock, both Democrats and Republicans introduced proposals that were voted down, leaving the possibility of a partial shutdown of federal agencies wide open.

“I think you could very well end up shutting the country down for a period of time,” Trump declared after the failed vote.

The president stressed that despite Republican efforts, the Senate requires 60 votes to pass the plan — a threshold they did not reach.

Trump Warns of Possible Government Shutdown After Failed Vote

The lack of a legislative agreement threatens to freeze essential resources, especially as healthcare subsidies are set to expire by year’s end.

Both parties now have ten days to negotiate a consensus before the deadline, according to EFE.

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However, the challenge is compounded as the US Senate went into recess until September 29 — just one day before the deadline to avert a government shutdown.

This means final discussions will occur at the last minute, raising political tension in Washington.

Recess in the Senate Complicates Negotiations

Democratic leader Chuck Schumer strongly rejected the Republican budget proposal, accusing Trump of maintaining policies that increase the cost of living.

“With Donald Trump, people are paying more for groceries, more on their electricity bills, more for rent, and even more for a cup of coffee,” Schumer said in a statement.

According to him, the Republican plan only prolongs the crisis and fails to provide solutions for American families.

Two Competing Plans, One Country on Edge

The Republican plan included an $88 million fund for security but excluded healthcare subsidies and did not reverse Medicaid cuts.

In contrast, Democrats defended a budget that extended Affordable Care Act subsidies and reversed Medicaid cuts through October 31.

Trump placed the blame squarely on Democrats for the lack of progress, warning that without their support, avoiding a government shutdown will be impossible.

“I don’t think they’ll vote for it,” admitted the president, calling on the opposition to respect the will of voters.

Meanwhile, federal agencies and public workers face growing uncertainty over a potential administrative freeze that could impact everything from social programs to security services.

Whether there will be a government shutdown in the US now depends on whether Congress can bridge the divide before the deadline runs out.