The article reports that former President Donald Trump posted a photo on his Truth Social account showing “Trump 2028” hats on his desk during a congressional leadership meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. According too reports, Trump offered the hats to the Democratic leaders, who declined, leading to some lighthearted moments. Jeffries later denied that the hats where offered, saying they simply appeared on the desk unexpectedly.<\/p>\n

The meeting, attended also by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate majority leader John Thune, took place amid a looming government shutdown<\/a> set to occur at midnight, with negotiations over funding stalled. The White House blamed Senate Democrats for the shutdown, labeling it the “Democrat shutdown.” Despite speculation about a 2028 presidential run, trump recently said he would “probably not” run but hinted he would like to, citing strong poll numbers<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trump also shared altered videos mocking Jeffries on Truth Social following the meeting, possibly as a way to provoke the Democrats present. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed support for Trump’s potential 2028 candidacy, saying, “Trump 2028. I hope this never ends.”

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