Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: 40 Days of Liberal Chaos with Obamacare Clash at Heart of Gov. Shutdown
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Nov 13, 2025 The recent government shutdown lasted over 40 days, affecting millions, including missed paychecks and SNAP disruptions. Accusations fly, with claims that Democrats leveraged the shutdown to harm Trump. Trump's Oval Office comments highlight a push to terminate the filibuster and a proposal to redirect healthcare funds from insurers to consumers. The economic damage is emphasized, from flight delays to contractor losses. There's also a looming risk of another shutdown if negotiations don't improve.
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Shutdown Ended With Temporary Deal
- The 40+ day shutdown ended with a stopgap funding measure through January 30, buying time for a long-term deal.
- Ben Ferguson argues Democrats prolonged the shutdown for political gain and inflicted real harm on Americans.
Hostage Narrative For Political Gain
- Ferguson asserts Democrats had the same deal before the shutdown and chose to hold Americans hostage for politics.
- He highlights missed paychecks and disrupted SNAP benefits as examples of deliberate harm.
SNAP Funding Included In Stopgap
- The stopgap includes SNAP funding through September, affecting over 42 million Americans.
- Ferguson uses this to question why lawmakers would risk harming families reliant on food assistance.