Message on u.s. Forest Service Websites Blamed ‘Radical Left Democrats’ Amid Government Shutdown
- On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the United States federal government shut down after Congress missed the funding deadline; the U.S. Department of State is sending automated replies blaming congressional Democrats.
- Faced with Democrats' $1.4 trillion demands, the House passed H.R. 5371 on September 19, 2025, but opposition in the Senate blocked it, leading to the shutdown.
- A range of department websites displayed accusatory messages, with HUD, DOJ, and USDA posting partisan banners blaming Democrats and the White House website showing a shutdown timer.
- About 750,000 federal employees will face furloughs and agencies are halting updates, while the Small Business Administration said 320 small businesses cannot access $170 million in guaranteed loans.
- The pattern reflects recurring partisan deadlocks in Congress as Congress failed to reach a funding agreement late Tuesday, producing a shutdown expected to last at least through the week.
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Trump admin adds banner attacking ‘Radical Left Democrats’ to government websites
The Trump administration has put up banners across federal websites blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, and in some cases, blatantly campaigning for President Donald Trump. One banner on the US Department of Agriculture’s site says, “The Radical Left Democrats shut down the government,” adding that “President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.”…
Trump administration uses government websites and email messages to pin the shutdown on Democrats
A number of federal agencies are putting out messages blaming Democratic senators for the current government shutdown, in a sharp break from how departments have handled shutdowns in the past.
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