{"id":2490007,"date":"2025-09-23T11:31:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-cancels-government-shutdown-meeting-with-jeffries-and-schumer\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:32:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:32:23","slug":"trump-cancels-government-shutdown-meeting-with-jeffries-and-schumer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-cancels-government-shutdown-meeting-with-jeffries-and-schumer\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump cancels government shutdown meeting with Jeffries and Schumer"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-cancels-government-shutdown-meeting-with-jeffries-and-schumer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2490007&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that President Donald Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries adn Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-conservatives-sound-the-alarm-chuck-schumer-trying-to-inject-weak-china-bill-laced-with-critical-race-theory-into-defense-bill\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Conservatives Sound the Alarm: Chuck Schumer Trying to Inject Weak China Bill Laced with Critical Race Theory into Defense Bill\">looming government shutdown<\/a>. Trump described the Democrats&#8217; demands as &#8220;unserious and ridiculous&#8221; and concluded the meeting would not be productive. Following the cancellation, Trump stated that Democrats have not accepted the consequences of losing elections and indicated that they need to &#8220;do their job&#8221; before any talks can continue.<\/p>\n<p>The government shutdown deadline is September 30, with recent efforts in the House passing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-covid-and-monkeypox-biden-asks-congress-for-another-47-billion-to-address-critical-needs-for-the-american-people\/\" title=\"Ukraine, COVID, And Monkeypox: Biden Asks Congress For Another  Billion To Address \u2018Critical Needs For The American People\u2019\">short-term spending bill<\/a>, but both GOP and Democratic proposals have stalled in the Senate. Democrats, led by Jeffries and Schumer, have insisted on healthcare-related concessions, including extending Obamacare subsidies, as part of any agreement. This has resulted in a legislative deadlock requiring 60 votes to overcome a filibuster,which Republicans alone do not have. Democratic leaders criticized Trump for avoiding negotiations, blaming him and Republicans for risking the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >shutdown amid rising costs<\/a> and healthcare issues in the country. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump cancels meeting with Jeffries and Schumer as government shutdown looms<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2237483\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> on Tuesday canceled a sit-down with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic<\/a> congressional leaders less than 24 hours after a meeting was confirmed on the looming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/government-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">government shutdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The president said that after reviewing the &ldquo;unserious and ridiculous&rdquo; demands from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), he determined no meeting could &ldquo;possibly be productive.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3818853\/trumps-100k-h-1b-visa-fee-disrupts-business-immigrant-workers\/\">Trump&#8217;s $100K H-1B visa fee disrupts  business world and immigrant workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3819300\/forgiveness-vs-fury-erika-kirk-trump-offer-competing-visions-charlie-kirk-memorial\/\">Erika Kirk and Trump offer competing visions at Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s memorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3818938\/white-house-trump-accountability-virginia-prosecutor-letitia-james\/\">White House says Trump wants &#8216;accountability&#8217; for Letitia James after ouster of Virginia prosecutor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;There are consequences to losing Elections but, based on their letter to me, the Democrats haven&rsquo;t figured that out yet,&rdquo; Trump said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/115253901757845391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post<\/a> to Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> confirmed on Monday that a meeting between Trump and the leaders would take place on Thursday. Less than a day later, the president changed his mind, telling Jeffries and Schumer that the &ldquo;ball is in your court&rdquo; and they &ldquo;must do their job.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I look forward to meeting with you when you become realistic about the things that our Country stands for,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>The president is the latest Republican placing blame for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3819213\/democrats-risk-shutdown-blame-game-government-funding-hardball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a possible government shutdown on the Democrats<\/a> despite the GOP holding the White House and both chambers of Congress. Historically, any shutdown reflects badly on the party in power, but Republicans have been quick to argue that they are advocating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schiff-predicts-government-shutdown-will-occur-as-mccarthy-aims-to-keep-speakership\/\" title=\"Schiff foresees ... while McCarthy strives for speakership.\">short-term spending deal<\/a> that maintains Biden administration spending levels and that Democrats want unnecessary additions such as an extension of Obamacare subsidies.<\/p>\n<p>Jeffries said in a post to X that Trump &ldquo;Always Chickens Out.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer,&rdquo; Jeffries <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/repjeffries\/status\/1970496724260028910?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>. &ldquo;The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Schumer said in a statement, &ldquo;Trump is running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there. While Americans face rising costs and a Republican healthcare crisis, Trump would rather throw a tantrum than do his job. Democrats are ready to work to avoid a shutdown &mdash; Trump and Republicans are holding America hostage. Donald Trump will own the shutdown.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The deadline is fast approaching on Sept. 30, when the federal government will shut down. House lawmakers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3815525\/house-passes-short-term-spending-deal-fate-uncertain-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passed a short-term spending deal<\/a> on Friday and sent it over to the Senate, but that proposal and an alternative from Democrats both failed on the floor.<\/p>\n<p>House members are expected to be in a two-week recess until after Oct. 1, while the Senate is likely to return on Sept. 29 for last-minute negotiations on the continuing resolution to fund the government. The bill extends funding until Nov. 21 to allow lawmakers to continue working on passing all 12 appropriations bills for the fiscal year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3819213\/democrats-risk-shutdown-blame-game-government-funding-hardball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DEMOCRATS RISK SHUTDOWN BLAME GAME WITH GOVERNMENT FUNDING HARDBALL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Democrats offered a proposal that would include money for member security in addition to the funds proposed in the GOP&rsquo;s continuing resolution, as well as include provisions to extend the Obamacare tax credits that expire at the end of the year. Schumer and Jeffries have been in lockstep when it comes to a blockade, arguing they won&rsquo;t vote for it unless there are healthcare concessions.<\/p>\n<p>This puts the Senate at a standstill, as 60 votes are required to break the filibuster, and Republicans do not reach that number with just their own members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump cancels meeting with Jeffries, Schumer amid shutdown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2490008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25265753990137.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[39629,50470,47653,4411,3634],"class_list":["post-2490007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-government-shutdown","tag-jeffries-2","tag-political-meeting","tag-schumer","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25265753990137.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2490007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2490007"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2490007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2490011,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2490007\/revisions\/2490011"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2490008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2490007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2490007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2490007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}