During a press conference in Ottawa alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump took a sharp jab at the Democratic Party, accusing them of having ‘no leader’ during the ongoing government shutdown. The comments came as negotiations between the two parties remained deadlocked, with Republicans refusing to reopen the government without a border security agreement. Trump’s comparison to Somalia, a country often associated with political instability and leadership vacuum, underscored his frustration with the Democratic leadership’s perceived ineffectiveness.
Carney, who was visiting the United States in a bid to strengthen transatlantic ties, attempted to defuse the tension by emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation. However, Trump’s remarks highlighted the growing polarization within the U.S. political landscape. The shutdown, which has already cost the federal government millions in lost revenue and disrupted essential services, continues to drag on, with no immediate signs of resolution.