President Donald Trump stated on September 26th, 2025, that "Democrats are crazy" for pursuing policies related to transgender individuals, warning that "if it has to shut down, it'll have to shut down" the government, according to a tweet from @atrupar. Trump attributed potential government shutdowns to Democratic actions regarding these policies. This statement from President Trump comes as a new poll released on September 26th, 2025, indicates that Representative Andy Biggs leads the Republican primary for Arizona Governor with 55% of likely voters, according to Breitbart News. Karrin Taylor Robson garnered 31%, with 14% undecided. Separately, a clarification was issued on September 26th, 2025, by @PollTracker2024 regarding previous reports of former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards planning a Senate run. The outlet explained that an activist group has formed to pressure Edwards to announce his candidacy, allowing Democrats to finalize their candidate selection or begin searching for an alternative. Previous reports from September 26th, 2025, detailed ICE's arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Andre Roberts for allegedly being an illegal alien and fugitive. Additionally, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a meeting of hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia, to discuss military standards and the "warrior ethos."
