‘Kamikaze Attack!’ Trump Torches Democratic Shutdown Strategy

Sean James Oct 7th, 2025, 1:05 pm

President Donald Trump skewered Democrats on Tuesday over their approach to the ongoing government shutdown showdown, likening it to a “kamikaze attack” by Japanese pilots in World War II.

He made the comment while flanked by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney , Vice President JD Vance , and other members of his administration at the White House.

“Well, they’re the ones who started it, they’re the ones who have it, and it’s almost like a kamikaze attack by them. You want to know the truth, this is like a kamikaze attack. You know, they have nothing to lose,” said Trump.

His answer came in response to a question from Brian Glenn with , who asked for the president’s “message” to

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