President Donald Trump on Tuesday, said that the United States is likely facing its 15th government shutdown since 1981. He also warned that this could have irrevocable effects.
Trump told reporters at the White House, “We’ll probably have a shutdown.” He was talking about the risks he thinks Democrats are taking in the continuing talks about federal financing.
Trump also said that his administration might slash benefits, which means that a shutdown could have a big effect on how the government works and how much money it has.
The warning comes at a time when Congress is more divided than ever over budget deals and funding levels. This has people worried about how it will affect federal workers and public services across the country.