This means that every government department, barring a few essential ones, will remain suspended until further notice. Recommended VideosIndividuals working in the departments that will remain suspended during the shutdown will be sent on leave without pay. Although both situations have similar outcomes, the lack of pay for those working is much more exploitative in practice. Speaking to the press, Trump said in an address:“We’ll be laying off a lot of people. It appears that Trump will return to his favourite pastime as government functions come to a temporary halt.