Federal employees at multiple agencies received emails Tuesday blaming congressional Democrats for a potential government shutdown “forced” by the party, an unusual use of government communications that typically steer clear of political comments.

“President Trump opposes a government shutdown and strongly supports enactment of H.R 5371,” the continuing resolution that would fund the government through Nov. 22, the administration stated in identical emails sent by at least four agencies.

“Unfortunately, Democrats are blocking this continuing resolution in the U.S. Senate due to unrelated policy demands. If Congressional Democrats maintain their current posture and refuse to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded before midnight on September 30, 2025, federal app

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