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President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to blast President Joe Biden, putting the responsibility of a looming government shutdown on his shoulders.
Trump addressed the concern Friday morning following Democratic opposition to a revised plan on Thursday night.
“If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now, under the Biden Administration, not after January 20th, under ‘TRUMP.’ This is a Biden problem to solve, but if Republicans can help solve it, they will!” he wrote.
In a separate statement from the Trump-Vance transition team late Thursday following the vote, it was noted that nearly every Democrat opposed the latest measure to avert a government shutdown.
“Nearly every single House Democrat just voted against government funding and to shut down the government,” the statement read. “These 197 Democrats voted against keeping the government open, disaster relief, and aid for farmers.”
The statement included a comment from Vice President-elect JD Vance, who said, Democrats “asked for a shutdown and I think that’s exactly what they’re going to get.”
On Thursday, Trump declared “success” in a revised effort called the American Relief Act of 2024.
“Speaker Mike Johnson and the House have come to a very good Deal for the American People. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great Farmers and others, and provide relief for those severely impacted by the devastating hurricanes,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“A VERY important piece, VITAL to the America First Agenda, was added as well – The date of the very unnecessary Debt Ceiling will be pushed out two years, to January 30, 2027. Now we can Make America Great Again, very quickly, which is what the People gave us a mandate to accomplish,” he continued. “All Republicans, and even the Democrats, should do what is best for our Country, and vote ‘YES’ for this Bill, TONIGHT!”
The House is expected to vote again on another bill Friday. It is unclear whether the measure will pass.
“We have a plan,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters at the Capitol on Friday. “We’re expecting votes this morning.”