Ashley Moody Slams Democrats for Blocking Funding for Troops and Government

Government Shutdown and Troop Pay

• 📌 The US is in day 23 of a government shutdown, causing uncertainty and leaving the nation vulnerable.
• ⚠️ Service members are concerned about their next paychecks while trying to protect the country and support their families.
• 🎯 Republicans have repeatedly voted for continuing resolutions to fund the government and pay troops, but these efforts are blocked.

Democratic Obstruction Tactics

• 💡 Democrats are accused of voting against paying troops, law enforcement, and other essential federal workers.
• 🎭 Some Democrats are criticized for reciting poetry instead of addressing the critical need to fund government functions.
• 🚫 Efforts to eliminate future shutdowns and provide full-year military funding are being blocked by the opposing party.

Impact on Florida and Federal Employees

• 💔 The shutdown's effects extend beyond Washington, impacting crisis centers in Florida that serve veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.
• 💰 Senator Moody is donating her salary daily to a Florida crisis center due to the hardship caused by the shutdown.
• 🇺🇸 Federal employees, including military, law enforcement, and air traffic controllers, are working without pay, showing patriotism and commitment.

Call for Bipartisan Governance

• 🤝 Moody urges colleagues to remember their oath and prioritize governing in good faith for the American people.
• ✅ The only way forward is to reopen the government through a bipartisan clean continuing resolution.
• 🗣️ The senator thanks all federal employees for their dedication and calls for an end to partisan games.