Government Shutdown Showdown: Who's to Blame?

Democrats Call for Meeting to Avoid Shutdown

• Democrats demand negotiation to prevent shutdown
• Blame Republicans for refusing to negotiate
• Accuse GOP of wanting to cut healthcare programs

Republicans Propose Short-Term Funding Bill

• Propose short-term funding to keep government running
• Bill fails in Senate due to lack of bipartisan support
• Republicans deny causing the problem

President Trump's Stance

• Open to meeting Democrats but doubts its impact
• Warns of potential government shutdown
• Assures military and Social Security payments will continue

Key Demands and Disputes

• Democrats want to extend health insurance subsidies
• Push to reverse Medicaid cuts
• Republicans deem demands unacceptable
• Believe health insurance issue can be addressed later

Historical Context

• Last shutdown in 2018-2019 lasted a month
• Longest shutdown in history
• Both sides remain firm, no compromise in sight

The Looming Deadline

• September 30 deadline approaches
• Who will blink first?