The Rubin Report CNN Panel Looks Angry as Republican Points Out How Dems Shutdown Backfired
Nov 11, 2025
A heated discussion unfolds as a Republican exposes the Democrats' role in the longest government shutdown, much to the discomfort of a CNN panel. Sunny Hostin takes a dig at Chuck Schumer, labelling him a sellout to Trump. Gavin Newsom controversially claims California's regulations birthed Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Hakeem Jeffries responds to ambitious yet questionable proposals like rent freezes and universal childcare. In an unexpected twist, Bill Maher and Cheryl Hines commend Trump's listening skills, sparking a debate on the mean-spiritedness of Democrats.
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Shutdown Was Political Theater
- The Democratic-led shutdown produced no policy wins and ended when a few Democrats crossed the aisle to reopen government.
- Dave Rubin argues the shutdown was political theater that ultimately strengthened Republican messaging.
Shutdown Timed For Electoral Gain
- Scott Jennings and others predicted Democrats would wait until after the election to reopen the government.
- Rubin cites that prediction as proof the shutdown was timed as an electoral strategy, not necessity.
Redirect Healthcare Dollars Toward Care
- Reassess health care funding to stop channeling taxpayer dollars into insurers without improving outcomes.
- Rubin echoes Scott Jennings: move money toward direct care rather than writing checks to insurance companies.