As the US government shutdown stretches into its second day, frustration is boiling across social media platforms, especially towards President Donald Trump.
A social media post reads, “Trump saying we’re at war with enemies inside. He told generals something like ‘If you don’t like what I’m saying, leave the room. There goes your rank, there goes your future.’ He also said we are at war and that there are enemies inside. Some reports even said he talked about sending the military into Democrat areas.”
“This doesn’t sound like democracy at all. It feels more like fascism, using the military to scare or control people just because they’re on the other political side,” the post added.
What caused the shutdown?
The US government officially shut down on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a spending bill for the new fiscal year. That means most nonessential government services and operations have come to a halt.
The core issue is the political standoff between Republicans and Democrats over how to fund the government.
Republicans, backed by Trump, pushed for a “clean” continuing resolution (CR), a temporary funding bill that keeps current spending levels without any changes or additions.
Democrats, on the other hand, demanded the CR include extensions of healthcare subsidies and restored funding for Medicaid, both of which were affected by cuts in Trump’s earlier “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
What is a government shutdown?
A government shutdown happens when Congress does not pass a budget or temporary funding resolution in time for the new fiscal year. In simple terms, it means the federal government can’t spend money, so most operations pause.
Essential services like air traffic control, military operations, and Social Security, usually continue. But national parks, museums, passport processing, and many federal offices close or reduce services. Hundreds of thousands of government workers may be furloughed or forced to work without pay.
‘President should leave’
Netizens also posted their comments on the post. A user noted, “He got voted to be president and he’s using his presidential powers. If he was a fascist, we would be under martial law by now. You are brainwashed by media.”
Another added, “if it feels too much, Trump probably should leave. you’re the enemy.”
A user explained,”I was going to post something similar but decided not to, and to delete my Blind account (queued for deletion in theory) cuz I think this country may go down a road of persecution. But I’m glad you posted it. I think you’re right. I wonder whether some general will rise to the occasion and take care of MAGA, then call for elections. Or whether MAGA will become the only party and Trump will become a sort of Kim Jong Un or MBS. Or everything will continue as planned. The South Koreans acted heroically and swiftly and saved their democracy. Americans have too much hubris to believe their country is ad portas of entering that “3rd world” they look at with so much disdain. Have you heard anyone talking about the 2nd Amendment and how its massive exercise might be needed? Me neither. Propaganda is the biggest weapon.”
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