Republicans and Democrats Commerce Blame as Shutdown Begins

“This is able to cross proper now. This retains the federal government open. This funds the federal government and protects federal employees and the American folks from the hostage-taking that has turn into evidently now the Democrat norm, although it’s one thing they decried not that a few years in the past.” “We stand on the precipice of a authorities shutdown as a result of Republicans usually are not severe about holding the federal government open. If you need one obvious occasion of that, Speaker Johnson despatched his folks dwelling. They’re dwelling proper now, although the federal government will conclude at midnight.” “No person likes Democrats anymore.” “Mr. President, the following time you may have one thing to say about me — [crowd cheering] don’t cop out via a racist and faux A.I. video.” “Yeah.” “Once I’m again within the Oval Workplace, say it to my face.” [crowd cheering]