Government Shutdown Possible but ‘Probably Won’t Happen,’ Trump Says

Trump expressed cautious optimism ahead of Tuesday’s vote on a continuing resolution that would fund the government at current levels through Sept. 30.

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Sept. 9, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Donald Trump said he believes a government shutdown can be avoided this week.

Trump expressed cautious optimism ahead of Tuesday’s vote on a continuing resolution, or CR, that would fund the government at current levels through Sept. 30 and avert a shutdown.