House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on Ending Government Shutdown and Trump's Economic Policies

Vote to End Government Shutdown

• 🎯 The House is set to vote on a continuing resolution this evening, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise confident it will pass.
• 🗳️ The "magic number" for passage is 217 votes, despite Democrats allegedly playing games to keep the government shut down.

Political Motivation Behind Shutdown Stance

• 🧠 Larry Kudlow suggests the shutdown is driven by "Trump derangement syndrome" and an effort to sabotage President Trump's economic boom, rather than policy disagreements.
• 😤 Scalise agrees, stating Democrats are still furious about Trump's election win and are acting out of a tantrum, not policy differences.
• 📉 Democrats are accused of trying to stop the stock market rally and the 4% economic growth under Trump.

Economic Successes Under Trump

• ⛽ Gasoline prices have fallen below $3 in 28 states, with an average of $2.80, attributed to Trump's energy policies.
• 📊 Lower energy costs are expected to bring down the consumer price index and reduce prices for other goods, like groceries.
• 💰 Wages are reportedly rising at 4.1% above inflation, with a positive take-home pay increase of 1.6% during Trump's first nine months.
• 💸 In contrast, take-home pay reportedly decreased by $3,300 during the Biden years, with only $1,200 recouped so far.

Tax Policies and Future Economic Outlook

• 🧾 Upcoming tax refunds, potentially hundreds of billions of dollars, are expected to boost the economy.
• 📈 Policies like no tax on tips and overtime, while not immediately felt, are expected to provide a windfall in April 2026 when tax returns are filed.
• 🚀 Scalise believes these positive signs, combined with exiting the government shutdown, will lead to a strong economic recovery and benefit Republicans in future elections.
• 🏠 People are moving from "deep blue states" to "red states" due to economic policies, seeking a happier life.