@cbsnews: "The Democrats want to shut it down, so when you shut it down you have to do layoffs." President Trump told CBS News' @Weijia Jiang on Tuesday that the federal government would be "laying off a lot of people" if there is a government shutdown at midnight. Trump blamed Democrats for the potential move, claiming they want health care for undocumented immigrants — something he says he has "an obligation to not accept." Democrats have said they won't agree to the Republican proposal to keep the government funded through November, and want to extend enhanced tax credits for Americans who purchase health care through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Undocumented immigrants do not qualify to participate in the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. Without congressional action, a government shutdown would begin at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. #news #trump #shutdown #government #congress