Republicans and Democrats Trade Blame as Shutdown Begins

“This is ready to pass right now. This keeps the government open. This funds the government and protects federal workers and the American people from the hostage-taking that has become evidently now the Democrat norm, even though it’s something they decried not that many years ago.” “We stand at the precipice of a government shutdown because Republicans are not serious about keeping the government open. If you want one glaring instance of that, Speaker Johnson sent his people home. They’re home right now, even though the government will conclude at midnight.” “Nobody likes Democrats anymore.” “Mr. President, the next time you have something to say about me — [crowd cheering] don’t cop out through a racist and fake A.I. video.” “Yeah.” “When I’m back in the Oval Office, say it to my face.” [crowd cheering]