The longest authorities shutdowns in US historical past, defined

The authorities shutdown on Wednesday entered its thirty sixth day, formally changing into the longest shutdown in U.S. historical past.

That means the 2 longest shutdowns in American politics have occurred underneath President Donald Trump, with the earlier 35-day report having been set throughout his first time period in 2019.

ABC News’ Perry Russom breaks down the 5 longest shutdowns from Carter to Trump.