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Democrats Risk Government Shutdown in Power Struggle with Trump, Musk

by Press Xpress February 28, 2025
written by Press Xpress February 28, 2025
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With just 17 days before a potential government shutdown, Democrats are playing a dangerous game, refusing to negotiate on spending bills and demanding restrictions on President Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to rein in Washington’s bloated bureaucracy.

Republicans have made it clear: They will not accept Democrat-led efforts to limit the president’s authority over government spending, especially as Trump and Musk push to cut waste, fire unneeded federal workers, and restore fiscal responsibility. But rather than work toward a solution, Democrats are digging in, threatening to let the government grind to a halt unless they get their way.

Democrats Holding the Economy Hostage?

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark doubled down on the left’s demands, insisting on what she called “guardrails” against Trump’s efforts to cut programs like Medicaid.

“The red line for us is, are you going to not harm the American people?” Clark said, ignoring the fact that many of these so-called “cuts” are aimed at eliminating government inefficiency and reducing the deficit.

Republicans, meanwhile, are calling out Democrats’ tactics. Despite controlling the Senate and White House, Trump’s opponents are once again relying on shutdown threats to undermine his administration. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) put it simply:

“If we pass a responsible budget and Democrats vote against it, then they are responsible for shutting the government down—period.”

Congress Running Out of Time

Both parties have spent months negotiating spending levels for key programs, but time is running out. With Democrats stalling and refusing to compromise, lawmakers are considering temporary measures to keep the government open, including a short-term stopgap or a long-term funding extension.

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins warned:

“We’re running out of time.”

Yet instead of focusing on keeping essential government functions running, Democrats are prioritizing a political fight against Trump and Musk—ignoring the impact a shutdown would have on working Americans.

Trust in Washington at an All-Time Low

As Trump continues his mission to overhaul Washington, Democrats are growing increasingly desperate. With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency spearheading massive overhauls, federal workers are facing layoffs, and bureaucratic red tape is being slashed. But rather than accept the will of the voters, Democrats are doing everything they can to obstruct.

Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) voiced skepticism over any deal that doesn’t include limits on Trump’s authority:

“I don’t know if handshakes are working so much these days. They’ve got to show they really mean it.”

With a government shutdown looming, Americans will soon see whether Democrats are truly interested in governing—or if they’re just using Washington as a weapon to score political points.

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