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Political Strategies and Partisan Tactics in Government Shutdowns

Democrats and Government Shutdowns: A Pattern Emerges

The recent government shutdown has sparked significant political debate, especially with the revelation that Democrats seem to employ shutdowns strategically when Donald Trump is president. Historically, the longest shutdown in U.S. history occurred in 2018 under Donald Trump’s presidency, lasting 35 days. With Trump once again in the White House and the shutdown ongoing for over 24 days, critics argue this pattern is more than mere coincidence.