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Trump Calls for Government Shutdown Over SAVE Act with 12 Days Left

Sep 18, 2024, 07:23 PM

Former President Donald Trump has called on Congressional Republicans to shut down the government if they do not secure the passage of the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act, which mandates documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, is unlikely to pass. Trump emphasized that Republicans should not agree to a continuing resolution to keep the government funded unless it includes the SAVE Act and 'every ounce of it.' The call for a government shutdown comes with just 12 days left before the current budget expires. This move has sparked controversy, with some Republicans recalling the negative impact of the previous 35-day government shutdown during Trump's presidency. The SAVE Act places the burden on Counties but provides no funds for document inspection or security.