Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives, posted a series of statements on October 11, 2025, regarding the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on Iowans. In his posts, he attributes the shutdown to Senate Democrats and highlights the potential consequences for local families and servicemembers.

In his first message posted at 15:30 UTC, Nunn stated: "Across every corner of Iowa, someone you know is being impacted by the Democrat Shutdown. From servicemembers not getting paid to families worried about losing access to critical food programs, Iowans are facing real hardship while Senate Democrats keep the government closed on https://t.co/r9ncmx5Tv7".

Later that day at 18:00 UTC, he emphasized the impact on children’s nutrition programs: "Over 104,000 children in Iowa are dangerously close to losing access to food programs that put meals on the table. Every day the Democrats stall puts more families in jeopardy. That is unacceptable. The government would be open TODAY if Democrats stopped playing politics with".

At 19:29 UTC, Nunn addressed concerns about military pay during the shutdown: "I voted to make sure every Iowa servicemember gets their paycheck—no matter what. President Trump has our troops backs. Meanwhile, Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats would rather hold our government—and our troops’ paychecks—hostage over $1.5T in partisan spending demands. https://t.co/nuBLTjUqv0".

Government shutdowns have historically led to disruptions in federal services and delayed pay for federal employees and military personnel. During such periods, funding lapses can affect essential programs like nutrition assistance for low-income families and schoolchildren. In recent years, political disagreements over budget allocations have frequently resulted in temporary closures of non-essential federal operations while Congress negotiates appropriations bills.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been a prominent figure in negotiations during previous shutdowns and budget disputes between Congressional Republicans and Democrats.