Trump online positing social government shut down.

FILE - President Donald Trump silences his mobile phone in the Oval Office of the White House, May 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

The government shuts down, and Trump goes online — very online

President Donald Trump has been frenetically posting on social media during the government shutdown. On Thursday morning, he shared praise from supporters, falsely claimed Democrats want to divert healthcare funds to illegal immigrants, and announced plans to meet with his budget adviser to discuss permanent spending cuts. This online activity is being echoed across his administration, and so far has focused more on tweaking Democrats than negotiating. Only two days into the shutdown, it’s unclear who Americans will end up blaming for the impasse.

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