Obama wanted shutdown pain to be felt by Americans, while Trump kept focus on Washington, experts argue
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Nov 23, 2025, 10:00 am124 ptsPresident Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are polar opposites in many ways, but, as anyone who has sat behind the Resolute Desk, they do share some similarities. One thing both have in common is overseeing government shutdowns — one under Obama and two under Trump. And even in that…
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