The negative impact that Trump’s government shutdown has had on federal workers till now is no secret. As several workers remained furloughed (some who are working without pay and some who are temporarily not working), their futures hang in the balance as Trump keeps threatening them with permanent firings, especially Democratic leaning individuals or individuals who belong to Blue states.
America is an expensive country, and to sustain oneself there, one requires a regular flow of income. But amidst the government shutdown, which has affected thousands of workers, people are having to seek alternate modes of income to make ends meet. Those who are still expected to go to work are working double shifts to earn some money, as they are not getting paid at their regular jobs. The same has caused widespread resentment and distress. On social media, a video highlighting this aspect is circulating, where a single father is working with DoorDash to provide for his child’s education. The man, visibly distressed, appears on a news segment of Saturday Mornings with CBS, and speaks about his current circumstances, which are “difficult” and filled with “tension” and heaviness.
