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Trump Blames Democrats at Opulent Conference Amid Shutdown
11/7/2025
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- U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a Miami conservative business conference amid a historic government shutdown and food-aid cuts.
- The event featured Lionel Messi and Jeff Bezos, while attendees received a $50 food card.
- Critics said the conference's opulence contrasted with local residents' struggles.
- Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown and urged Republicans to highlight his economic record before elections, despite polls showing widespread dissatisfaction with his economic policies.
