Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley has continued to comment on the ongoing government shutdown, referred to as the "Schumer Shutdown," in a series of posts on his social media account.

On November 8, 2025, Grassley posted, "2day is day 39 of the Schumer Shutdown". Later that same day, he shared another update: "Met with Iowa Pork Producers to discuss Prop 12 farm bill and the Schumer Shutdown https://t.co/jW1GKg6boO". On November 9, 2025, Grassley followed up with a further post: "2day is day 40 of the Schumer Shutdown".

Grassley's references to "Prop 12" relate to California's Proposition 12, which sets standards for animal confinement and has implications for interstate agricultural commerce. The ongoing government shutdown referenced by Grassley has resulted from legislative disagreements over federal funding between parties in Congress. As a senior senator from Iowa and a prominent figure in agricultural policy discussions, Grassley's meetings with pork producers highlight concerns about how prolonged federal closures impact both local farmers and national agriculture policy.