The Daily Punch Fly Out Day: Majority Whip Emmer opens up about Epstein probe, shutdown aftermath and more
Nov 13, 2025
Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip from Minnesota, discusses the fallout of the recent government shutdown, emphasizing its negative impact on Americans and small businesses. He offers insights into the Epstein documents probe, defending Republican oversight strategies while critiquing Democrats. Scott Wong, a national political reporter for NBC News, joins to analyze key takeaways, including the potential implications of health care debates for the 2026 elections and the evolving political landscape of the House.
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Nobody Wins In A Shutdown
- Tom Emmer argues nobody wins in a shutdown and it harms small businesses and services first.
- He says public attention lags and the political fallout often arrives later when workers and benefits are affected.
Epstein Releases Seen As Political
- Emmer frames the Epstein document releases as politically motivated by Democrats targeting Donald Trump.
- He emphasizes focus should be on victims and getting justice rather than political attacks.
Finish Appropriations Ahead Of January
- Emmer warns the biggest challenge for the next appropriations push is the calendar and timing.
- He urges finishing appropriations before January and prefers wrapping them by Christmas to avoid end-of-January vote hunts.