Trump warns shutdown may cause permanent federal job losses
President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Oct. 7, 2025, warned that a prolonged federal government shutdown could lead to a 'substantial' number of jobs being permanently eliminated. Trump blamed House and Senate Democrats for the impasse, said OMB Director Russell Vought is preparing cuts that could remove billions in spending, and vowed the administration will use the shutdown to cut waste while warning that some furloughed workers may not return.
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📌 Key Facts
- Date & place: Remarks made at the White House on Oct. 7, 2025 while hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
- Presidential quote: Trump said a 'substantial' number of jobs 'will never come back' if the shutdown continues and predicted cuts 'in four or five days' if it persists
- Operational context: The government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. ET the prior Wednesday; agencies initially furloughed non‑essential workers and the administration has warned some furloughed roles may be permanently removed