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Trump's Shutdown Contradicts 'Pro-Worker' Claims, Critics Say
10/13/2025
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- Political correspondent Robert Tait reports that President Donald Trump describes himself as a 'pro-worker' leader, but the ongoing government shutdown undermines that claim.
- Trump suggested furloughed federal workers might not receive back pay, signaling a direct consequence of the shutdown.
- Critics say tariffs and immigration policies have worsened conditions, driving down wages and increasing costs as the labor market stagnates.