What does a government shutdown mean for the US?

In the second-longest shutdown in US government history, Donald Trump continues to demand more than $5bn for a border wall. Congress is in deadlock, and some 800,000 federal employees have been sent home or are working without pay. The president has threatened that the shutdown could last ‘months or even years’. Here’s what that might mean

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[arthurjackson]

I wonder if Trump ever said, "MINE" and pulled a toy out of his friends hand when he was a kid?

[Timidjango]

Take that $5 billion from the $700 billion military budget.

[freddyd]

I thought mexico was going to pay for the wall.

[aprilsloan]

Why can't Trump paid for it out if his pocket.. he wants it

[Pac.Thadon]

Who else came here because of midnight the deadline of government shutdown?

[greenvillecommunitychristi]

And the saddest part of this is the fact that republicans (paid/not paid) will still stand behind him. Damn shame!

[calderarecords]

I like the micro-expression of Trump's buddy at 1:35 - scratching his head as he hears "national emergency" to signify "This guy is loose in the head". Trump truly is on his own at that bottom criteria of the intelligence quotient.

[cprivera]

I hope ALL TRUMP SUPPORTERS go through the shutdown!!! But for the people who did not vote for trump should not have to go through the shutdown.

[Jerrarum]

Just ike my sister. Screaming until she gets what she wants

[ashley]

National emergency!RLLY?! Grow up and drop the whole wall thing before you destroy what little respect this country still has!!

[teddd]

So no wages for millions of public sector workers.
I betcha ole farty pants will be scoffing on fresh meat and vegetables whilst millions begin to starve.
I'll leave this dropped it.
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[growingjesusfollower]

Which is worse? A goverment shutdown or a temporary Six flags shutdown until April? How am I supposed to get subscribers until Six Flags opens back up?

[giluaru]

Eating a big fat meal not realising the national workers are struggling for daily needs. This is not your private home or private company.

[NebulositySirus]

Come on people it doesn't take rocket science to see this is wrong, stand up as the proud Americans that we are!

[albatross]

This wall idea is great...assuming humans never invent air or sea travel. Oh wait. How is this worth holding the livelihood of so many people hostage?

[landocarde]

People think about it america ist the way it was theres no freedom no peace its always anger someone trying to destroy someone we need to stop anger towards someone and start forgiving

[jhughson]

IMPEACH TRUMP! IMPEACH TRUMP! IMPEACH TRUMP!

[bearbearington]

The problem is not the us gov shut down. The problem is to much us gov. Smaller us gov means shut down wouldn't have as large of a negative effect to the people

[yetisuncle]

What alot of people are missing about this is very important. And i am nit trying to scare anyone. Just stating facts. If this continues for too long we will end up in nationwide martial law. Which is NOT what we want. Unless your idea of freedom is to be controled and told when and where you can do or go. Not to mention travel of any sorts will stop and curfews will start immediately. Thats not even bringing into account food stoppage and cashflow halt. Have a great day

[missmira]

This is really fucked up. I'm so sorry that America is going through this ♥️