Trump taunts Democrat leaders with ‘Trump 2028’ hats in Oval Office

Trump posted photos of “Trump 2028" hats in the Oval Office after talks with congressional Democrat leaders collapsed and the government shut down at midnight.

President Donald Trump points while sitting behind the Resolute Desk with "Trump 2028" hats placed in front during a meeting with congressional leaders in the Oval Office, Monday, in Washington, D.C. (@realDonaldTrump via Truth Social)

Vice President JD Vance warned, "I think we’re headed to a shutdown" after Monday's meeting. 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said at the time the sides "have very large differences." 

Late Tuesday, the Senate failed a last-ditch vote on extending funding and barreled toward a shutdown as the clock struck midnight on Oct. 1.

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A "Trump 2028" hat sits on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office as House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Monday, discuss how to avoid a government shutdown. (@realDonaldTrump via Truth Social)

Democrat leaders downplayed the stunt. 

Schumer said Trump "can avoid a shutdown if he chooses to," while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., added, "we will not back down" in defending healthcare and spending priorities."

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Trump presided over a 35-day government shutdown in 2018–19, the longest in American history, during his first term in office.

Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.

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