“Republicans must use this opportunity of Democrat forced closure to clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud. Billions of Dollars can be saved. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that Democrats “forced” the government closure during the 2025 shutdown exaggerates partisan responsibility. While Senate Democrats blocked the Republican-backed funding bill, doing so followed standard legislative negotiation tactics—including using the 60-vote threshold to seek policy concessions. Blame was shared, as both parties had roles in the impasse. The assertion that shutdowns […]