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Why Democrats’ Shutdown Gambit is Just Another Failed Anti-Trump Play

From ACA subsidies to partisan theatrics, history shows Democrats’ shutdown strategy will fuel Trump's narrative and Alienate Voters

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Rxan Smith
Oct 03, 2025
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Hyper-detailed cinematic illustration of the U.S. Capitol in darkness during a government shutdown, with clashing red and blue spotlights. Donald Trump smirks confidently on the red side holding a budget axe dripping money, while frustrated Democratic leaders on the blue side are surrounded by scattering papers and chaos. A frozen midnight clock and 'Out of Service' sign hang in the background, with overlay text 'Democrats' Gamble Backfires'.
Before it even happens, I’m going to call it now. Never Trump, Billy Bush, Russia, Impeachment, Impeachment Again, Sexual Assault, Forced Prosecution, on and on they go—where they stop—by now; you all should know. Dems are at all time low but want to see how deeply they can tank. So…Soon feed Trump the soapbox of a lidetime! Why not.
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