Trump Cancels Meeting with Top Democrats as Government Shutdown Looms

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Trump Cancels Meeting with Top Democrats as Government Shutdown Looms





Washington, D.C. — September 23, 2025

President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned meeting with the two top Democrats in Congress, just days before the federal government faces a potential shutdown if lawmakers fail to reach a funding agreement.

Background on the Meeting

The meeting, scheduled for later this week, was meant to bring together Trump, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to negotiate terms of a stopgap funding bill.

Sources close to the talks had said on Monday that the sit-down was moving forward, but Trump abruptly scrapped the plan on Tuesday.

Trump’s Statement

In a post on Truth Social, Trump defended his decision, criticizing Democratic leaders for what he called “unserious and ridiculous demands.”

“After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their votes to keep our thriving country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive,” Trump wrote.

The president added that he would only return to the negotiating table if Democrats “get serious about the future of our Nation.”

Democrats’ Response

Democratic leaders quickly fired back at Trump’s move, accusing him of walking away from critical negotiations as the shutdown deadline looms.

  • Rep. Hakeem Jeffries posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Trump always chickens out.”

  • Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement: “Trump is running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there. While Americans face rising costs and a Republican healthcare crisis, Trump would rather throw a tantrum than do his job.”

Both Schumer and Jeffries stressed that Democrats remain ready to work on a funding deal, but warned that Trump would “own the shutdown” if the government closes its doors.

What’s at Stake

Without a funding agreement, the federal government is set to shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1. A shutdown would:

  • Force hundreds of thousands of federal employees into furlough.

  • Suspend many government services.

  • Create uncertainty for markets and federal programs.

Democrats have demanded that any funding deal include an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced tax credits. Trump and Republicans, however, have rejected that proposal, accusing Democrats of attempting to push unrelated policy measures.

Looking Ahead

As the deadline approaches, pressure is mounting on both parties to avoid a shutdown. Trump signaled he could still meet with Schumer and Jeffries if they agree to what he called “the principles” laid out in his letter to congressional Democrats.

But with just days left, and negotiations stalled, the risk of a shutdown remains high.


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