Trump Calls for End to Partial Government Shutdown to Stabilize Markets
President Donald Trump has urged Congress to end the partial government shutdown that began Saturday, following the House of Representatives' failure to pass budget legislation before the January 30 deadline.
In a message on the "Truth Social" platform, Trump stated he is collaborating with House Speaker Mike Johnson to address the crisis, expedite the budget approval process, and send it directly to his desk for immediate signing into law.
Trump remarked: "We cannot afford a prolonged, unnecessary, and destructive shutdown that would cause serious harm to our country."
Last Friday, the Senate reached an agreement on temporary funding, but the House vote on new budget proposals is not scheduled until Tuesday, after which the President will sign them.
This situation arises amid reports of fatalities in Minneapolis related to increased eviction enforcement measures promoted by the Trump administration.
Since the shutdown began, several agencies have halted operations due to funding shortages, though the impact is less severe compared to the previous 43-day shutdown last November, which was the longest in U.S. history.
Johnson indicated during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that their goal is to secure budget funding by Tuesday to avoid a repeat of a prolonged shutdown.
This partial shutdown coincides with a significant rise in metal markets, with gold and silver prices increasing by over 2% following a wave of selling.
