U.S. President Donald Trump called to reopen the federal government as soon as possible, warning that the ongoing government shutdown negatively affects food assistance programs (SNAP), the aviation sector, and stock markets. Trump stated in comments carried by American media: "We need to reopen the government soon, as the shutdown is beginning to affect food assistance, airlines, and even the stock market." The U.S. President added that the government shutdown has been a major factor exacerbating the crisis. Trump renewed his call for Republicans to end the "legislative delay" (Filibuster) system in the Senate, stressing that the party "must begin passing laws immediately" to overcome the current crisis.
