Karoline Leavitt Discusses Government Shutdown, Backpay, and President's Efforts

Government Shutdown and Backpay Negotiations

• ⚠️ There is a possibility that furloughed workers may not receive backpay following the government shutdown.
• 💬 The administration is open to discussing backpay with Democrats as part of the continuing resolution negotiations to end the shutdown.
• 🗣️ Republicans and the White House are actively engaged in discussions with Democrats regarding this issue.

President's Role in Ending the Shutdown

• 🏛️ The President is urging Republicans to vote for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government.
• 🤝 He previously met with Senate Majority Leader and House Caucus Leader to discuss avoiding the shutdown.
• 🚫 The President believes Democrats are engaging in partisan politics and preventing the government from reopening.

Republican Stance on Reopening Government

• ✅ Republicans have consistently advocated for reopening the government throughout the 35-day shutdown.
• 🤝 The President's position remains the same: to reopen the government.
• 🗣️ Republicans need the support of five common sense Democrats to vote with them and end the shutdown.
• 📣 Senator John Federman's expressed hope for more Democrats to step up is echoed by the Republican stance.