House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Slams Democrats Over Government Shutdown and DHS Funding

Government Funding Stalemate

• 📌 The Senate passed a short-term funding package, a "band-aid" for Homeland Security, only funding it for two weeks.
• ⚠️ This funding package now moves to the House, creating a problem for them to address, with concerns about member attendance due to weather.

Democratic Party's Stance

• 💬 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that any Democratic votes for a rule would come at a cost, indicating a lack of cooperation.
• 🎯 Emmer criticized Jeffries as a "weak leader," asserting that the bills passed by Republicans have already been approved by Democrats in the House.

DHS Funding and "Hostage" Tactics

• 🚨 Democrats are accused of holding the Coast Guard, TSA, and air traffic controllers hostage over DHS funding.
• 🚫 Emmer clarified that this is not about ICE funding, as ICE has already been funded through 2029.
• 🇺🇸 The core issue is framed as Democrats creating a fight that Americans do not want, disrupting local law enforcement cooperation.

Senate's Role and White House Preference

• 🤝 The Senate's decision to split the funding package was a White House preference, agreed upon with Senate Majority Leader Schumer.
• 🏠 The White House and Senate leadership believed this was the best approach, but the House faces challenges due to a lack of Democratic support.

Cooperation with Local Law Enforcement

• 🤝 Tom Homan is working to improve cooperation with local law enforcement in Minnesota regarding the detainment and handover of undocumented immigrants.
• ⚖️ Current policies, influenced by AG Ellison and Tim Walls, prevent sheriffs from detaining criminal illegal immigrants until federal agents arrive, a practice sheriffs wish to resume.
• 🚓 The goal is to enforce federal laws and remove illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records, from the country.