Speaker Johnson: Dems Digging In to Protect Partisan Spending

Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, accusing them of blocking measures to reopen agencies and insisting on partisan spending priorities. He claims Democrats have voted 14 times to keep the government closed, affecting critical payments like SNAP benefits and military troop pay. Johnson warns that the impact on everyday Americans is worsening, with millions relying on food assistance. He defends President Trump's efforts to keep programs running and rejects criticism of Republicans' health reform plans. Johnson also supports maximum transparency in the process, dismissing claims of slow-walking the seating of a Democratic lawmaker. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.