Democrats Cry Over Potential Shutdown

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is doubling down on Democrats’ refusal to back a Republican plan that would prevent a government shutdown, blaming President Trump and the GOP while describing their efforts as “tyranny.”

During a heated CNN interview Monday, Swalwell said he refuses to support a bill that keeps the government funded without additional Democrat demands. Instead, he accused Republicans of chaos and incompetence, while dodging responsibility for the looming crisis.

“Why would we want to continue to be co-signees on this madness that is hurting our friends and neighbors and making us look less and less like America?” Swalwell said, taking direct aim at President Trump and Republican leadership. “This is a Republican-run government. They’ve had months to work with us. Instead, they waited until the last minute. Donald Trump set a meeting, canceled a meeting, then reset a meeting. This is entirely on them. I don’t want to be a co-signee to this tyranny.”

Republicans Push to Keep Government Open

Over the weekend, House Republicans passed a “clean” continuing resolution — a temporary funding measure designed to keep the government open through mid-November.

The bill now moves to the Senate, where 60 votes are needed. That means at least seven Democrats must join Republicans to prevent a shutdown.

However, Democratic leaders are threatening to block the plan, demanding billions in additional spending, including extended Obamacare subsidies set to expire at year’s end.

This high-stakes political standoff could hurt millions of American families, especially seniors and veterans who depend on essential services.

White House Warns Democrats: Layoffs Coming

The Trump administration is applying pressure as the shutdown deadline approaches.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned Monday that mass layoffs will begin if Democrats refuse to act.

“There will be government layoffs if Democrats don’t keep the government open,” Leavitt said, stressing that President Trump’s priority is protecting American jobs and services.

President Trump is scheduled to meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) in a final effort to stop the shutdown before it’s too late.

Leavitt made it clear there’s nothing to negotiate, pointing out that Democrats supported similar clean funding bills 13 times under President Biden.

White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson emphasized:

“The President wants a straightforward and clean CR to keep the government funded — the same proposal Democrats backed just six months ago.”

Bottom Line: Democrats Risk Another Costly Shutdown

While Republicans fight to keep the government open and protect vital services, Democrats appear willing to risk a shutdown to push their spending agenda.

With the clock ticking, the coming days will reveal whether Congress can rise above partisan politics, or if Americans will once again pay the price for Washington’s dysfunction.

Key Takeaway:

If Democrats don’t step up and work with President Trump, millions of hardworking Americans — including seniors and veterans — could suffer from delayed payments, job losses, and disrupted services.

Why This Matters for You

• Seniors could see delays in Social Security and Medicare services.
• Veterans may face disruptions in VA care and benefits.
• Taxpayers will foot the bill for another avoidable crisis.

Final Thought

President Trump and Republicans are offering a clean, straightforward plan to keep the government running. Democrats now face a choice: work with the President to protect American families — or plunge the country into chaos for political gain.