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Shutdown Blamed on Trump, Democrats Clash Over Responsibility

11/6/2025

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CNN anchor Dana Bash challenged Hakeem Jeffries’ claim that U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans caused the shutdown.
Bash said Democrats vote against reopening.
Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader (D-N.Y.), argued Republicans control the legislative and executive branches and have not addressed healthcare.
Jeffries criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for prioritizing other matters over negotiations with Democrats.
The shutdown has affected federal workers and may influence upcoming elections.

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CNN anchor Dana Bash challenged Hakeem Jeffries’ claim that U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans caused the shutdown.
Bash said Democrats vote against reopening.
Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader (D-N.Y.), argued Republicans control the legislative and executive branches and have not addressed healthcare.
Jeffries criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for prioritizing other matters over negotiations with Democrats.
The shutdown has affected federal workers and may influence upcoming elections.