Congressman Lawler Confronts Hakeem Jeffries Over Government Shutdown and Obamacare Subsidies

Government Shutdown and Bipartisan Measure

• 🎯 Congressman Mike Lawler discusses a bipartisan measure to extend Obamacare enhanced tax credits for one year as a potential solution to the government shutdown impasse.
• 💡 Lawler confronted Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, questioning his refusal to support the measure.

Criticisms of Obamacare Affordability

• ⚠️ Lawler argues that the need for permanent subsidies indicates Obamacare has failed in its primary goal of creating affordability.
• 📈 He notes that premiums have risen by over 60% nationwide since Obamacare's inception.

Accusations of Hypocrisy and Political Tactics

• 🎭 Lawler accuses Jeffries of hypocrisy, stating he lectured others about keeping the government open but is now contributing to the shutdown.
• 📌 The congressman claims Jeffries' stance is driven by pressure from progressive figures like AOC and Jamaal Bowman.
• 🗣️ Lawler directly called out Jeffries, stating his actions are "fundamentally wrong" and are holding the American people hostage.

Proposed Solution and Call to Action

• ✅ Lawler reiterates the availability of a bill with 14 Republicans and 11 Democrats ready to pass the one-year extension of healthcare subsidies.
• 🤝 He urges for a bipartisan approach to address healthcare affordability and reopen the government.