Democrat Pleads With Party To Re-Open Government
Washington, D.C. — In a stunning rebuke of his own party, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) blasted fellow Democrats on Friday for blocking Republican efforts to reopen the federal government, warning that millions of struggling American families are paying the price for Washington’s political games.
Fetterman said Democrats have turned the ongoing government shutdown into a “dangerous game of leverage,” leaving key aid programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the verge of collapse.
“Americans are not leverage,” Fetterman told CNN. “This isn’t some gameshow about who’s winning — people are hurting.”
The shutdown, now stretching past one month, has frozen essential funding and placed millions of low-income families, veterans, and seniors in financial limbo. Despite this, Senate Democrats continue to demand new ObamaCare subsidies in exchange for supporting the GOP-led spending bill.
🚨 GOP Pushes ‘Clean’ Bill as Democrats Dig In
House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution to fully reopen the government and fund essential services. But Senate Democrats have voted it down 13 separate times, forcing the country deeper into uncertainty.
Fetterman — who has brushed off speculation that he might leave the Democratic Party — said party leaders are failing working families.
“Imagine being a parent trying to fill your refrigerator or pack school lunches when the programs you depend on are gone because Washington can’t get its act together,” he said.
“It’s an absolute failure.”
As SNAP benefits expire and ObamaCare tax credits lapse, millions could soon face higher grocery bills and healthcare costs — a nightmare for families already stretched thin by inflation.
💥 President Trump Steps In: “Play the TRUMP CARD!”
President Donald J. Trump weighed in Thursday on Truth Social, urging Senate Republicans to end the stalemate and eliminate the filibuster to pass the GOP plan with a simple majority.
“It’s time to play the TRUMP CARD! Get rid of the filibuster and get this government open, NOW!” the president posted.
Trump’s call to action has energized conservatives who are tired of Washington gridlock and ready to see bold leadership return to the Senate.
Still, some establishment Republicans remain hesitant. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said his position on the filibuster “remains unchanged,” while Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) argued that “power changes hands, but principles shouldn’t.”
🇺🇸 “Country Before Party,” Fetterman Says — Breaking the Democrat Line
At a recent town hall event at the Kennedy Center, Fetterman made it clear that he’s putting the nation first, not partisan politics.
“I follow country, then party,” he told the crowd. “We can talk about healthcare later. But shutting the government down is wrong for the country.”
His remarks have earned him rare praise from conservatives who say Democrats have weaponized government funding for political gain — while President Trump and GOP leaders are pushing to protect families, reopen the government, and restore stability.
As Americans brace for the economic fallout, it’s increasingly clear that Democrat obstructionism is standing in the way of relief — and President Trump’s call for decisive action is striking a chord across the nation.
