US Shutdown ends: Donald Trump takes a BIG step, signs bill to reopen government, says ‘Went through this short-term disaster…’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday night signed a bill to reopen the government, ending the longest US shutdown. This ended a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial strain for federal employees who missed paychecks, delayed many travelers at airports, and led to lengthy wait times at some food banks, as reported by AP.
According to the news agency ANI, United States President Trump stated, “I just want to tell you the country has never been in better shape. We went through this short-term disaster with the Democrats because they thought it would be good politically. And it’s an honour now to sign this incredible bill and get our country working again.”
Trump’s signature marks the conclusion of the second government shutdown he oversaw while in office, a shutdown that highlighted the partisan divides in Washington as his administration took unprecedented unilateral measures — including cancelling projects and attempting to fire federal employees — to pressure Democrats to capitulate to his demands, as mentioned by AP.
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