The MeidasTouch Podcast Senator Kim Calls Out Trump and MAGA for the Trump Shutdown
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Oct 12, 2025 
Democratic Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey joins to discuss the devastating effects of Trump’s government shutdown. He emphasizes the human cost of federal inaction, highlighting stories of military families struggling to make ends meet. Kim tackles the GOP's failure in governance and criticizes its focus on political theater rather than real issues. He also sheds light on Trump's threats against crucial infrastructure funding like the Gateway Tunnel, warning of negative economic impacts that affect everyday Americans.
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Public Confrontation Over Health Plan
- C-SPAN callers confronted Speaker Mike Johnson live about lacking a concrete plan to replace or fix the Affordable Care Act.
- Callers pressed him repeatedly and he offered vague talking points instead of a clear health-care solution.
Military Family Begs Over Pay Threat
- A caller tearfully described being a Republican with medically fragile children who would miss critical medication without military paychecks.
- She begged Speaker Johnson to call the House back and pass legislation to protect pay for service members.
Shutdown Spotlight On Governance Failure
- Senator Andy Kim says the shutdown exposes Republican governance as prioritizing politics over duty.
- He frames Speaker Johnson's actions as dereliction of duty that angers voters across parties.