Greg Steube on Government Shutdown, Pelosi's Retirement, and Filibuster Reform

Proposed Bills to End Shutdown

• 📌 Congressman Greg Steube discusses two bills aimed at addressing the government shutdown: the No Shutdown Paychecks Act and the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act.
• 💡 The first bill proposes that no member of Congress be paid during a shutdown, with no reimbursement later.
• 💰 The second bill suggests that congressional pay be escrowed during a shutdown and released only after the government reopens, to address potential 27th Amendment concerns.

Skepticism on Shutdown Resolution

• 📉 Steube expresses doubt that a shutdown agreement is imminent, despite rumors, stating "we've been that close for a week."
• 🧐 He questions the effectiveness of withholding pay for Democratic senators, noting that many are millionaires and may not be financially impacted.

Filibuster Reform and Political Strategy

• 🗣️ Steube advocates for getting rid of the filibuster to allow the majority party to pass legislation, especially if they control the House, Senate, and White House.
• ⚠️ He warns that removing the filibuster could allow Democrats to pass policies that could harm America if they regain control.
• 🏛️ He references the 2021 attempt where Senators Manchin and Cinema voted against such a measure.

Reaction to Nancy Pelosi's Retirement

• 🎤 Steube reacts to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement of retirement, calling her an "evil woman" and stating she "did the country a great service by retiring."
• 👎 He believes she was a "tremendous liability for the country" and did a "poor job."
• 🎯 He notes that Pelosi won't be missed in the House, referencing her role in the January 6 investigation and two impeachments of President Trump, which he calls "sham impeachments" based on lies like the "Russia collusion hoax."