đșđž President Trump Warns of Possible âMass Firingsâ if U.S. Government Shuts Down
As the September 30 budget deadline approaches, President Donald Trump has cautioned that federal workers could face âmass firingsâ if Congress does not pass a spending bill by 11:59 PM ET. Failure to reach a deal would result in a partial government shutdown.
đ Background:
The U.S. government has previously shut down for a total of 87 days.
The longest single shutdown lasted 35 days during Trumpâs first term.
Trumpâs second term has been marked by policy debates and ongoing legal challenges.
đ Reactions from Lawmakers and Experts:
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the threat of firings is unnecessary and predicted that such actions could face legal challenges or reversals.
Bobby Kogan, former OMB official, warned that carrying out mass dismissals during a shutdown could undermine government operations and pose risks to national stability.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Congress would continue to resist pressure tactics tied to the funding standoff.
â ïž Outlook:
The situation highlights renewed tension in Washington over government funding. If no compromise is reached, courts and policymakers may once again play a decisive role in determining the outcome.