'We're headed to a shutdown,' Vance says after Trump meeting with leaders ends
Source: CNBC
Published Mon, Sep 29 2025 4:49 PM EDT | Updated 3 Min Ago
A looming federal government shutdown appeared even more likely after top Democrats and Republicans met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
I think were headed to a shutdown because the Democrats wont do the right thing, Vice President JD Vance told reporters after the meeting, which came less than two days before the shutdown will begin in the absence of a funding deal.
The Democratic participants, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, likewise said that the two sides remain far apart. We have very large differences, Schumer said after the meeting. But he added that he believes Trump heard Democrats objections for the first time, suggesting the face-to-face was at least partially constructive.
Both sides continued to assert that the other will be to blame if the government shuts down starting Wednesday..
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A looming federal government shutdown appeared even more likely after top Democrats and Republicans met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
"I think we're headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won't do the right thing," Vice President JD Vance told reporters after the meeting, which came less than two days before the shutdown will begin in the absence of a funding deal.
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rzemanfl
(30,838 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(16,034 posts)
rzemanfl
(30,838 posts)ananda
(33,396 posts)Geez
bluestarone
(20,382 posts)
Klarkashton
(4,125 posts)It could hardly get any worse.
ancianita
(42,019 posts)And yes, it could get a LOT worse.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220684411
COL Mustard
(7,597 posts)Is always worse because of a shutdown. Yes, all the government employees who are affected will be paid back once this foolishness is over, but it could go on for a month like the last one in 2018-19.
For this of us who will have to work during the shutdown, it's more disruptive since we have to pick up the work that everyone else would normally do (or at least try to do what they would do). It's just a compete and total mess. And this one is 100% on the Republicans.
Walleye
(42,643 posts)We know they will just lie about us anyway and accuses of doing what theyre doing. Just say no to everything thats my advice.
PJMcK
(24,255 posts)Declare martial law.
Perhaps thats the purpose of Hegseths meeting with the generals and admirals. Trump announced he plans to speak to them.
Is this too crazy?
WestMichRad
(2,662 posts)But I hope were wrong.
BidenRocks
(2,275 posts)were from other countries.
I can't see JD without thinking of 'Just Dance Vance'.
chelsea0011
(10,175 posts)to blame its failure on Democrats.
bluestarone
(20,382 posts)100% spot on!!
Nigrum Cattus
(1,028 posts)Anyone ?
This will only accelerate the degradation of public
services & projects. This is 100% republican't.
They want this.
epstein, epstein, epstein
raccoon
(32,046 posts)Escape
(288 posts)part of Trump's shutdown strategy?
Legally, he can't do that. So, yeah, he probably will.
WestMichRad
(2,662 posts)When exactly has that ever stopped him from trying?
BaronChocula
(3,399 posts)referenced in a headline, I ask myself "who???"
niyad
(127,582 posts)BaronChocula
(3,399 posts)
niyad
(127,582 posts)BowDown
(8 posts)Maybe Gloria Alred will take the couch as a client.
Demsrule86
(71,241 posts)At least it wasn't an ostrich! (Letterkenny one of the funniest shows streaming). I think some of them are on You tube also.
maxsolomon
(37,426 posts)since the Harris debates. All other information is filtered through Fox or Stephen Miller.
Emile
(37,882 posts)If it goes down, it's all on them. Proving once again, they don't know how to govern.
Aussie105
(7,265 posts)And fight back strongly before, during and after the shutdown.
Make the Repugs own their disarray!
Gimpyknee
(737 posts)A government shutdown would be on Republicans.
Demsrule86
(71,241 posts)f'ing GOP scum. I got news for you GOP scum...you own it all. You have all three branches of government.