The MeidasTouch Podcast Congressman Jason Crow Reacts to Trump Forcing Government Shutdown
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Sep 28, 2025 
U.S. Representative Jason Crow, a Bronze Star recipient and Army veteran from Colorado, joins to tackle the threat of a government shutdown instigated by Trump. He discusses how Republican loyalty is driven by personal grievances rather than ideology. Crow highlights the politicization of the military and warns of its potential risks. As inflation and economic struggles persist, he stresses the urgent need to recruit strong candidates for the midterms to restore democratic checks and balance. Dissent and free speech, he argues, are crucial for safeguarding democracy.
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Shutdown Driven By Loyalty Over Governance
- Republicans are refusing to negotiate with Democrats due to directives from Donald Trump, risking a government shutdown.
- Jason Crow says this is driven by personal loyalty to Trump rather than ideology or governance.
Corruption Enriches Trump While Americans Suffer
- Jason Crow argues Trump's actions enrich himself while Americans face inflation and unaffordable housing.
- He calls this "rank corruption" and a weaponization of government to silence dissent.
Rule Of Law Replaced By Personal Grievance
- Crow says Trump lacks ideological consistency and governs by personal grievance and power.
- He warns this replaces rule of law with raw power benefiting only Trump and his inner circle.