The Trump administration has issued a stark warning that mass layoffs of federal workers may commence if negotiations with congressional Democrats to resolve the ongoing partial government shutdown continue to stall. A senior White House official stated on Sunday that such action would be considered if discussions are deemed “absolutely going nowhere.”
The shutdown, which began on October 1, marks the fifth day of halted operations following a failed Senate attempt to pass a short-term funding bill. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expressed cautious optimism, suggesting that there remains a possibility for Democrats to reconsider their stance, thereby averting both the shutdown and potential layoffs.
President Trump, addressing the media, attributed any forthcoming job losses to Democratic intransigence, labeling them as “Democrat layoffs.” He emphasized that the responsibility for such outcomes lies with Democratic lawmakers.
As the deadlock persists, the administration has indicated that it is preparing to take decisive action, though officials continue to hope for a resolution that would prevent the need for widespread layoffs.
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