Government Shutdown Could Hit Democratic States Hardest, US Warns

  

President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress could complicate the situation for Democratic-led states in the event of a partial shutdown of the federal government, according to political analysts in Washington.

Although the consequences of a shutdown would be nationwide, experts point out that states with Democratic administrations rely more heavily on certain federal programs related to social assistance, housing, and public health, which could translate into a greater political and economic impact.

Republicans, for their part, argue that a potential shutdown would be due to the Democrats' unwillingness to negotiate over the budget and spending priorities pushed by the White House. Opposition leaders, however, accuse Trump of using the threat of a shutdown as a pressure strategy to weaken his opponents in key states.

With the funding deadline looming, the risk of government paralysis is keeping legislators, governors, and millions of citizens who rely on services directly funded by the federal budget on edge.