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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is sounding the alarm, warning that Democrats will face the wrath of voters if Congress fails to strike a deal to prevent a devastating government shutdown.
“They’re going to be blamed for shutting it down,” Manchin told Semafor on Wednesday. “Why would they want to put themselves in that position? They don’t have leverage on these types of things.”
Manchin urged Democrat leaders to stop playing political games and face the reality of the situation, adding:
“You’ve got to understand the position you’re in — you play the hand that you’re given.”
Funding Runs Out September 30 – Tensions Skyrocket
The government faces a hard deadline as funding runs out on September 30.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) introduced a 91-page stopgap bill on Tuesday designed to keep the government open through November 21.
The proposal includes:
- $58 million for heightened security for executive branch officials and Supreme Court justices
- $30 million to bolster security for members of Congress in their home states and districts
This push for security comes after the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week, an event that has shaken the political world and raised serious concerns about lawmakers’ safety.
Despite these urgent measures, Democrats immediately rejected the proposal, dismissing it because it does not include Obamacare subsidies and other left-wing priorities.
In a joint statement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) accused Republicans of “steering our country straight toward a shutdown.”
President Trump: Republicans Should Stand Their Ground
Some Democrats are privately hinting that they welcome a shutdown, seeing it as a way to send a political message to President Trump.
Trump, speaking on Fox & Friends last week, urged Republicans to stand strong, saying they should “not even bother” seeking compromise with Democrats to fund the government.
But Manchin blasted this strategy, calling it reckless and harmful to ordinary Americans.
“Why should you make other people suffer for your ineptness of doing your job?” Manchin asked.
“Democrats may feel they need to take a stand — but what does that accomplish? And how many hardworking families will be hurt in the process?”
History Repeating Itself?
If Congress fails to act, this would be the first shutdown since 2018-2019, when Democrats refused to fund President Trump’s border wall, triggering the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days.
Manchin described that standoff as “crazy,” adding, “Nothing made sense, buddy.”
He also praised Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has publicly stated that a shutdown is “never a good idea.” Manchin called that position “refreshing” in today’s bitterly divided Washington.
The Bigger Picture
Manchin’s comments come just two days after the release of his new book, Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense, where he argues for bipartisan cooperation and a return to common-sense leadership.
With tensions rising and the September 30 deadline fast approaching, the question remains: Will Democrats compromise to keep the government open, or will they risk the political fallout of a shutdown?
Key Takeaways for Conservative Readers
- Democrats have rejected a Republican plan that includes critical security funding amid growing threats against public officials.
- President Trump is urging Republicans to hold the line and not bow to Democrat demands.
- Manchin warns that Democrats will bear the blame if the shutdown happens.
- The crisis echoes 2019’s historic shutdown, which was also sparked by Democrat obstruction.
