Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) stated he may support a government shutdown as a response to the Trump administration's plans to reduce federal agency funding. This position, shared by other Democrats, reflects mounting frustration with the administration's actions perceived as unconstitutional. With a deadline approaching on March 14, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated Democrats will utilize this moment to confront Trump’s funding cuts. Kim emphasized that Trump’s administration has prompted a situation described as a potential constitutional crisis. Republican leaders remain divided on averting a shutdown, indicating a complex political landscape ahead of the funding deadline.