Hakeem Jeffries Slams Republican Spending Bill, Cites Harm to Families and Veterans

Opposition to Republican Spending Bill

• 🏠 House Democrats are strongly opposed to the partisan Republican spending bill, arguing it will harm families, veterans, and seniors.
• ⚠️ The bill is characterized as a false choice presented by Donald Trump and House Republicans between their reckless spending plan and a government shutdown.

Breakdown of Republican Actions

• 🚶 Donald Trump is accused of ordering House Republicans to walk away from bipartisan negotiations that were consistent with the Bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act.
• ✂️ Following Trump's order, House Republicans passed a partisan and reckless bill that cuts funding for healthcare, veterans, and nutritional assistance.
• ❌ This spending bill is deemed unacceptable, uncashable, and un-American.

Democratic Proposal and Stance

• 🏛️ House Democrats are present and ready to pass a 4-week spending bill to keep the government operational.
• 🤝 This would allow for continued negotiation of an actual agreement that addresses the needs of the American people.
• 🚫 Democrats do not support a bill designed to hurt the American people, which they claim Donald Trump and "far-right extremist Republicans" are attempting to impose.