The ongoing US government shutdown, now in its second day, is directly affecting visitors in Washington D.C., with numerous national monuments and landmarks closed to the public. This shutdown has placed thousands of federal workers on unpaid leave, contributing to the disruption of access to iconic sites.
Tourists expressed their disappointment and concern about the situation, sharing their inability to visit sites they had planned for. Many conveyed a message to lawmakers, urging them to “find common ground” and resolve the shutdown. The BBC spoke with several visitors to capture their sentiments on the impact of the closure and their hopes for a swift resolution.
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