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Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
"It could happen. It shouldn't have happened, and it probably won't. I think the CR is going to get passed. We'll see," Trump said
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about an investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2025. / Reuters/Leah Millis
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Mar.9 that a government shutdown "could happen" if the House of Representatives cannot muster enough votes to pass a temporary funding bill, but he remains optimistic the measure will get approved.
"It could happen. It shouldn't have happened, and it probably won't. I think the CR is going to get passed. We'll see," Trump said when asked by reporters whether there is going to be a government shutdown this week when funding runs out on Mar.14.
He was referring to the bill, a continuing resolution, or CR, that would fund the government at current levels for the remainder of fiscal year 2025, which ends Sep.30.
Republicans, who control the House, unveiled a six-month stopgap spending bill on Saturday, and a vote on the measure is expected on Mar.11.
Trump on Mar.8 signaled his support for the continuing resolution, and urged his fellow Republicans to vote in favor of it.
"All Republicans should vote (Please!) YES next week," Trump posted on social media on Mar.8.
"Great things are coming for America, and I am asking you all to give us a few months to get us through to September so we can continue to put the Country's 'financial house' in order."
His support for the funding plan has encouraged some hardline Republicans who have previously voted against similar stopgap funding bills, a crucial hurdle in the chamber where House Speaker Mike Johnson leads a slim Republican 218-214 majority.
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