What A Day Trump's Shutdown, Your Problem
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Oct 2, 2025 
In this discussion, New Jersey Democratic Senator Andy Kim tackles the ongoing government shutdown. He emphasizes that both Republican leadership and Trump bear responsibility for the crisis, and he stands in solidarity with federal workers by refusing his paycheck. Kim also outlines the Democrats' push against executive overreach and the urgency of healthcare support amidst the shutdown. He highlights the need for strategic resilience against Republican tactics and calls attention to the implications for everyday Americans.
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Majority Holds Responsibility
- Republicans control the White House and both chambers, yet Senator Andy Kim says they're responsible for the shutdown due to refusal to negotiate.
- He argues House Republicans are on vacation while federal services and workers suffer.
Debunking Healthcare Claims
- Claims that Democrats caused the shutdown by funding health care for undocumented immigrants are false, because federal law already bars that use of dollars.
- Kim calls such statements deceptive and politically motivated.
Shutdown As Constitutional Crisis
- Kim frames the conflict as a constitutional crisis where one branch seeks to consume the others and erode checks and balances.
- He warns that normal partisan framing misses the democratic stakes and public distrust it creates.