Trump warns of January government shutdown over Obamacare during North Carolina speech

Published December 19, 2025 11:16pm ET



President Donald Trump warned the federal government could shut down for the second time in less than three months next year over the battle to extend the Affordable Care Act‘s premium tax credits during a Friday night stop in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

The visit to eastern North Carolina marks the second stop of Trump’s affordability tour, following his Wednesday night prime-time address, in which he blamed former President Joe Biden for the economic woes the American public is facing.

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