Trump sets all-time record for longest government shutdowns in U.S. history

President Donald Trump has set a new U.S. record for the most cumulative days of government shutdowns, totaling 57 days across his two terms. This surpasses the previous record held by Jimmy Carter, whose administration saw 56 days of funding gaps.

Source Axios

According to Axios, Trump’s team strategically leveraged shutdowns to push forward its agenda, including downsizing federal agencies and dismissing government employees.

By contrast, the Clinton administration saw 26 days of shutdown, Obama’s only 16, and Biden’s none so far. The data highlight how Trump’s governance style frequently weaponized fiscal standoffs to exert political pressure.