I will be amazed if Trump wants the debt ceiling increased. Perfect opportunity for massive defunding of stupid parts of FedGov.
It’s the Ides of March.
A “government shutdown” always proceeds with the cessation of non-essential services, with essential services continuing unabated.
Perfect time for Trump to ask why, in a time of hemorrhaging cash, any of those non-essential services should be preserved.
All he has to do is, this time, note that back pay will NOT be forthcoming should suspended activities be resumed.
The reason President Trump has been so successful through his life is that he knows how to turn anything—ANYTHING—to his advantage! He won’t do anything different this time around. Prayers for his safety.
“Beware the Ides of March.” — William Shakespeare, “Julius Caesar”