Trump Administration's Shutdown Messaging Strategy

A mass email has been sent across U.S. federal agencies telling employees:

“Don’t blame Trump” for the looming government shutdown. The message insists that President Trump

opposes the shutdown and accuses Senate Democrats of blocking a “clean continuing resolution” to fund

the government. At the same time, analysts warn that up to 900,000 federal workers could be

furloughed, with many more working without pay. And in a new turn, the Trump administration

has instructed agencies to consider permanent cuts in some roles—not just temporary furloughs. This isn’t just

political messaging—it's a direct attempt to shape internal narratives inside the government while

millions of jobs and essential services hang in the balance.