Trump admin adds banner attacking ‘Radical Left Democrats’ to government websites

The Trump administration has added banners across federal websites, blaming the "Radical Left Democrats" for the ongoing government shutdown. The banners claim that President Trump wants to keep the government open, while the Democrats have shut it down due to "reckless spending and obstructionism." The government shutdown occurred after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a funding bill, with the Democrats seeking to extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have largely blamed the Democrats for the shutdown, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stating that the Democrats "voted" to close the government. However, not all federal agencies are displaying these partisan messages. Websites for the Department of State, the Department of Education, and the Federal Communications Commission have a more neutral banner, simply stating that the sites will not be updated due to the government shutdown.