President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for his administration’s plan not to furlough federal workers if the government shuts down on October 1, but to instead conduct mass firings.Trump has ordered House and Senate Republicans not to negotiate with Democrats on legislation to fund the federal government, keeping it open after funds run out at midnight on September 30. He canceled a meeting with Democratic House and Senate Minor…
‘They never change’: Trump blames Dems for his own proposal
September 26, 2025