Trump predicts another government shutdown in September

Published July 22, 2026 6:33pm ET | Updated July 22, 2026 6:33pm ET



President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that Democrats will force another government shutdown before the 2026 midterm elections in November.

Trump has already logged three government shutdowns during his first two years back in office, two of which stand as the longest shutdowns in American history.

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