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Government Shutdown Was Democrats' Fault

The 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, disrupted services as Democrats sought concessions, impacting ordinary Americans, officials said.

  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is named as orchestrating the longest shutdown in history, which lasted 43 days and affected the U.S. federal government.
  • Democrats held the government hostage by demanding concessions, and critics accuse them of creating the funding crisis then blaming Republicans.
  • Ordinary Americans faced hardship as services and support were curtailed, while partisan leaders exchanged blame and accusations over responsibility.
  • The record 43-day duration triggered political fallout, as Democratic leaders and Republican opponents traded blame, complicating recovery efforts.
  • The episode highlighted partisan stalemate in Washington, D.C., as citizens bore immediate costs that may reshape political debate over funding fights.
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