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Trump in 'Witness Protection' During Shutdown, Jeffries Claims

10/4/2025

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President Donald Trump has not appeared publicly since the shutdown began.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Trump a 'witness protection program' figure.
White House officials say he is working behind the scenes.
The administration reportedly withholds $26 billion in funding.
Trump met with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to discuss eliminating certain agencies.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump has not appeared publicly since the shutdown began.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Trump a 'witness protection program' figure.
White House officials say he is working behind the scenes.
The administration reportedly withholds $26 billion in funding.
Trump met with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to discuss eliminating certain agencies.