Former President Donald Trump has declared a “big victory” following the passage of a short-term funding bill in the United States Senate, bringing an end to the nation’s record-long government shutdown.

Speaking at a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump congratulated House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune for their roles in reopening the federal government. The Senate approved the bipartisan measure with a 60-40 vote, including support from eight Democrats who broke party lines. The bill will fund government operations through. January 30, 2026, while safeguarding major programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food aid through September. However, it does not extend health-care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a key demand of Democratic lawmakers. This is a very big victory… We’re opening up our country — should have never been closed,” Trump said, framing the resolution as a triumph for Republicans and the American public. The shutdown, which lasted 41 days, disrupted federal operations, leaving workers unpaid, delaying food-aid benefits, and affecting air travel due to Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages. The short-term funding bill is now expected to pass quickly in the House before going to the President for signature. While Trump celebrates the outcome as a political win, the deal exposes divisions within the Democratic Party. Some Democrats who supported the bill faced criticism from party members for failing to secure health-care protections, highlighting ongoing tensions over the party’s legislative strategy. The resolution ends the immediate crisis, but experts warn that major policy battles remain on the horizon, particularly regarding healthcare funding and broader budget priorities. Trump’s declaration of victory signals a push to claim political credit while positioning himself for influence over upcoming legislative debates.