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Sanders Blames Trump for Shutdown, Warns of Health Crisis

10/4/2025

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders accused President Trump of causing the shutdown to gain power, calling him a megalomaniac.
The shutdown began after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill this week.
He warned that 15 million could lose health coverage if the shutdown continues, tying it to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

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Story summary

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders accused President Trump of causing the shutdown to gain power, calling him a megalomaniac.
The shutdown began after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill this week.
He warned that 15 million could lose health coverage if the shutdown continues, tying it to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.