Newsom Says Trump Purposely Shut Down Government, Is He Right?


Yes

He is.


No

He isn’t.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused President Trump of deliberately causing the government shutdown, suggesting it was part of a broader political strategy. The charge underscores growing tensions between the Trump White House and Democratic leaders, with each side pointing fingers over who is to blame. Many Americans are now asking whether the shutdown was a tactical move—or just the latest flashpoint in a bitter partisan battle.