What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term?
What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term?  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Tue Sep 30 2025
Description: The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill — just like now. But a lot has changed.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy