Trump To Hold Key Meeting

With a potential government shutdown just days away, President Donald Trump is taking decisive action to keep the nation running. On Monday, Trump will meet at the White House with the top four congressional leaders in a last-minute effort to stop Democrats from forcing a shutdown that could hurt seniors, veterans, and hardworking American families.

The high-stakes meeting will include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

According to multiple sources, Schumer personally urged Thune to convince President Trump to intervene as the Tuesday night deadline looms. If Congress fails to act, funding for vital government services will expire by September 30, shutting down key programs many Americans rely on.

Democrats Demand More Spending While Blocking GOP Solution

Earlier this month, the Republican-led House passed a clean funding bill, known as a continuing resolution (CR), to keep the government open through November 21. The plan focused on essential services and fiscal responsibility, ensuring programs like Social Security and Medicare remain secure — without adding unrelated spending demands.

However, Senate Democrats immediately rejected the measure, demanding it include billions in new funding for Obamacare subsidies and a rollback of Medicaid reforms passed in the GOP’s earlier budget bill.

Republicans have slammed these tactics as “reckless political gamesmanship,” accusing Democrats of holding the government hostage to force through policies voters don’t support.

“Democrats are pushing America to the brink because they want to spend more money we don’t have,” one senior GOP aide said.

Trump Steps In After Democrats Refuse to Compromise

President Trump initially planned to meet with Schumer and Jeffries last week but canceled the meeting after speaking with Johnson and Thune about the Democrats’ demands.

Following the cancellation, Jeffries launched a series of angry press conferences, accusing Trump of prioritizing a golf outing over negotiations.

“Donald Trump found time to attend a golf event, but not to meet with us to fund the government,” Jeffries complained on Friday.

Conservatives quickly fired back, pointing out that Trump is actively leading behind-the-scenes negotiations, while Democrats focus on political theater instead of solutions.

Speaker Johnson has already cleared the House schedule for September 29 and 30 to put maximum pressure on Senate Democrats, daring them to reject the GOP-backed stopgap funding bill again and risk being blamed for a shutdown.

What’s at Stake for Everyday Americans

If Democrats force a shutdown, vital services for seniors and veterans could face serious disruptions, while federal workers may face furloughs. The showdown also threatens to undermine public confidence in Washington at a time when many families are already struggling with inflation and rising healthcare costs.

Conservative leaders warn that Democrats are playing with fire, risking the stability of essential programs to push through their big-government agenda.

“This isn’t about compromise — it’s about control,” said one political strategist.
“President Trump is standing up for the American people while Democrats push for higher taxes, more spending, and less accountability.”

Bottom Line: Trump Fighting for Fiscal Sanity

As the Tuesday night deadline approaches, all eyes are on President Trump and Monday’s critical White House meeting. Many conservatives believe Trump is the only leader willing to confront runaway spending and keep Washington accountable.

Will Democrats work with Republicans to protect Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ services — or will they force another chaotic shutdown to score political points?

America will know soon. For now, one thing is clear: President Trump is once again putting the country first, while Democrats gamble with the nation’s future.