The Rubin Report Press Goes Silent When Told Ugly Facts of Damage Done by Democrat Shutdown
Nov 13, 2025
Explore the fallout from the government shutdown as press secretary Karoline Leavitt reveals its real costs. Donald Trump offers a bold health care proposal aimed directly at Americans, bypassing insurers. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenges the Democratic establishment, while John Fetterman issues stark warnings about the far left. Discover discussions on maritime actions against drug trafficking and the evolving political landscape, including insights into why moderates are under attack. Engage with a lively Q&A session tackling everything from politics to personal anecdotes.
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Shutdown Hurt People, Won Nothing Politically
- The Democrat-led shutdown caused real disruptions but delivered no policy wins for Democrats.
- The shutdown functioned as partisan theater intended to energize the progressive base, not to achieve concessions.
Shutdown Exposed SNAP Size And Insurance Waste
- The shutdown spotlighted large SNAP enrollment and raised questions about program scale and dependency.
- It also highlighted systemic inefficiencies in the U.S. health insurance industry amplified since Obamacare.
Direct Health Subsidies To Individuals
- Reallocate subsidies away from insurers and toward individuals to lower costs and increase choice.
- Give people credits or direct payments so they can buy their own care rather than funneling hundreds of billions to insurance companies.