The White House released a report outlining the magnitude of
the impacts that, according to the administration, were caused by the
government shutdown attributed to Senator Chuck Schumer's leadership. The
document maintains that the halt in federal operations generated significant
repercussions for both the national economy and the daily lives of millions of
Americans, accumulating estimated losses of $90 billion.
According to the analysis presented, the financial and
social cost was distributed across multiple fronts. Among the impacts
highlighted by the White House are:
An approximate weekly cost of $15 billion to the American
population, resulting from the interruption of services, payment delays, and
the suspension of key federal operations.
The government shutdown affected 5.2 million airline
passengers, who faced delays, cancellations, and reduced operational capacity
for airport security and control personnel.
It also resulted in the non-payment of wages to 1.4 million
federal employees, who endured weeks of economic uncertainty while their jobs
were suspended.
Furthermore, it suspended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits for 42 million people, which, according to the report,
placed significant strain on families who rely on this assistance to meet basic
food needs.
The administration stated that these figures reflect the
profound impact of the nationwide government shutdown and emphasized the need
to prevent future disruptions that could jeopardize economic stability and the
well-being of citizens.