Trump is back to demanding a government shutdown

Donald Trump.
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A government shutdown just got a lot more likely.

President Trump says he will not sign a spending resolution passed by the Senate that would prevent a government shutdown, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) told reporters after a meeting with the president, per NBC News. The bill would extend funding at its current levels for two months, but it would mean Trump would not be getting the $5 billion he has demanded for a border wall. After threatening to shut down the government if he didn't receive that $5 billion, Trump appeared to begin walking that demand back this week, sparking outrage among his supporters.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.