How a Government Shutdown Could Enhance Tr__p’s Power Come October 1st
Conspiracy mongering? I do not believe so when one considers the type of person both Republican and Democrat legislators and citizens are dealing with today. By himself Tr__p could not achieve what “he” wants due to Congress. However, Republicans are the vehicle Tr__p is using to gain what he wants.
We have already seen how a tax package was heavily skewed to a small percentage of citizens who obviously do not need relief. One way to gain followers is to placate them with a financial gain. What is being done has little to do with Republicans and Democrats governing the nation or its citizens.
It is all about benefiting him and his future. If theory proves wrong, so be it. Consider the person being discussed here, what is he thinking, and who is surrounding him.
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Repost of a J.P. McJefferson comment on “Tampering with the Department of Education,” Angry Bear
I am using this article as a lead into what I believe is a significant discussion we should be having now over another possible Government Shutdown beginning October 1st, just 2.5 months away.
First, it’s highly possible that the withholding of the $6.8 billion in federal education funding discussed here could become a another point of negotiation as Congress considers a government shutdown.
See: is Department of Education funding included in the $9.4 billion recession package?” for details.
Now, on to the main discussion of a Government Shutdown. Just like in March, Democrats may be in control of whether we have a government shutdown on Oct 1, 2025, or not. BUT, remember Trump’s powers can be significantly amplified during a shutdown, including taking over domestic communications and seizing Americans’ bank accounts. A government shutdown my be exactly what Trump wants.
See: a Potential power Trump could wield during a government shutdown” for details.
The possibility of a Government Shutdown may become more clear by this Friday, July 18, 2025. . .
The GOP-controlled Congress must approve the $9.4 billion recession package by a simple majority by Friday. If it passes, Sen. Dems say they will refuse to cooperate in the FY 2026 budget, which also must pass by a simple majority by September 30th to avoid a Government Shutdown. Trump has said he will seek punishment for any Republican that does not support the recession package.
See: What is the connection between the $9.4 billion rescission package & the FY 2026 budget & a government shutdown for complete details.
My point would be that Democrats should begin a major public education campaign NOW, if they plan to hold firm on their warnings about not supporting the GOP cuts being proposed. The GOP may not be able to pass their budget cuts without Democratic support. The deadline to avoid a shutdown is September 30, 2025.
Democrats should get out front in trying to explain this complex situation and their rationale for how they are going to react to avoid another Party meltdown, as we saw in March of this year. Democrats must clearly explain to the public what they are demanding of Republicans if they are going to supply votes to avoid a shutdown. Republicans will attempt to blame Democrats for the shutdown, but the public must know that Republicans could have avoided it if they had met articulated Democratic requirements.
What is the point of negotiation if the Supreme Court holds, as it did today, without explanation, that Trump can fire all the employees of a congressionally created department, effectively abolishing the department, regardless of congressional appropriation of funds for the operation of the department?
Jack:
I had to look for the word to see what you were describing. Can Congress force the issue with the President? By that I mean, override him. and force SCOTUS to rule on their decision.
And yes I know, Republicans are scared of him . . . the loud mouth who has yet to be challenged.
Jack:
Can states challenge this ruling? I agree with your comment. Or maybe quit funding his programs. We still have a year plus to go before we could have the House and the power to stop funds.
Technically, Congress could limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts or refuse to fund them but, as you note, ain’t none of that gonna happen.
Bill, it’s the Supreme Court.
Good point Jack.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, in a 19-page opinion that was joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Sotomayor called the court’s decision “indefensible,” writing that it “hands the Executive the power to repeal statutes by firing all those necessary to carry them out. The majority,” she said, “is either willfully blind to the implications of its ruling or naïve, but either way the threat to our Constitution’s separation of powers is grave.”
See: https://share.google/NVhf11poPQRHYXECB for details.
How much closer to a dictatorship can you get when POTUS controls all three branches of government?
The point still remains, he would have even more power in a government shutdown.
SCOTUS COLLAPSE: SCOTUS has now fully revealed its disrespect for the Constitution & the Rule of Law, while enabling POTUS to expedite his blatantly criminal behavior. See dissenting Justice Sotomayor’s full description of the Court’s disgusting support of Trump’s criminality.
https://tinyurl.com/bdfyjwpu
Is this effort mainly to prep Democrats for what is going to be happening? If so, I think Democrats in the Senate should say no filibuster on FY 2026 bills. Not even sure the rule applies and note that the word is not used in the post here. As bumbling as maybe it seemed, Schumer got it right that it wasn’t real leverage in spring and it won’t be in fall, either. Otherwise providing rationale for not supporting GOP FY 2026 budget bills is okay, but hardly even necessary. Democrats aren’t expected to vote for these bills. I think on the House side, there is a small chance that a few Democratic votes might enter into the picture. Less chance that it happens in the Senate. The most likely significant opportunity will be Johnson telling Jeffries that with 2 or so votes, he would not need to make a final offer to get a couple of Republicans on board. Jeffries would be justified in replying that there is no trust, so no thanks, Mike. That could happen, but will be so dependent on the precise situation of many details on September 26 (as an example) that working hard now likely won’t be overly useful. On the Senate side, GOP senators are likely going to get stuck with whatever the House can get passed. The chance of a shutdown originating in the House and would automatically fall on Republicans.