Bloomberg Talks House Speaker Mike Johnson Talks Government Shutdown
Oct 8, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, discusses the looming federal government shutdown and blames Senate Democrats for political games. He frames the healthcare subsidies debate as a distraction from more pressing issues. Johnson expresses concerns about the economic fallout and the impact on federal workers, insisting they should not be pawns. He describes his good faith negotiations and stresses the importance of civility in Congress, while remaining hopeful for a resolution to restore government functions.
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Shutdown As A Political Calculation
- Mike Johnson argues Democrats in the Senate intentionally caused the shutdown for political advantage.
- He calls the Obamacare subsidies debate a red herring and says it was always a later policy discussion.
Keep The CR Minimal To Finish Appropriations
- Johnson says the Clean CR is intentionally minimal to keep negotiations going on appropriations.
- He argues Democrats are short-circuiting that process by turning the CR into a policy fight.
Pass A Clean CR Immediately
- Do pass a clean continuing resolution to restore government operations immediately.
- Johnson urges Senate Democrats to join Republicans and open the government to stop harm to Americans.