'Forced closure': Trump's first reaction after US govt shutdown; claims billions can be saved
US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to leverage the ongoing federal government shutdown to eliminate waste and fraud, claiming billions in savings. The shutdown, which began Wednesday, has already closed iconic sites and furloughed 750,000 federal workers. With Democrats and Republicans trading blame, critical economic data is delayed, potentially complicating Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates amid inflation concerns.
US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to leverage the ongoing federal government shutdown to eliminate waste and fraud, claiming billions in savings. The shutdown, which began Wednesday, has already closed iconic sites and furloughed 750,000 federal workers. With Democrats and Republicans trading blame, critical economic data is delayed, potentially complicating Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates amid inflation concerns.
