The MeidasTouch Podcast Senator Jeanne Shaheen Discusses Trump’s Disastrous Shutdown
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Oct 25, 2025 
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democratic U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, dives deep into the fallout from Trump’s government shutdown. She highlights how Republican messaging misplaces blame and discusses the dire implications of proposed reconciliation bills on healthcare, emphasizing that they could significantly increase costs for vulnerable populations. Shaheen calls for bipartisan cooperation, critiquing leadership failures that prioritize personal agendas over governance. Tune in for a compelling discussion on healthcare, politics, and the need for compromise.
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Refusing To Talk Broke Governing Norms
- Mike Johnson told members not to negotiate, which breaks basic governing norms of cross-party conversation.
- Jeanne Shaheen says refusal to talk has directly caused the shutdown and worsened policy outcomes.
Cuts Disguised As Savings Hurt People
- The reconciliation bill 'saves' money by removing people from Medicaid, not by improving care.
- Shaheen warns thousands in New Hampshire will be kicked off Medicaid when those provisions take effect.
Extend ACA Subsidies Immediately
- Extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits now to prevent skyrocketing premiums and coverage loss.
- Negotiate bipartisan compromises that protect subsidies while addressing some Republican concerns.