Mike Johnson: Government Shutdowns Don't Solve Problems, Healthcare Costs Must Be Addressed

Addressing the Government Shutdown

• 🗣️ Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Democrats are finally ready to do what Republicans, President Trump, and the American people have been asking for regarding the government shutdown.
• 💡 He emphasized that the people's government cannot be held hostage to further anyone's political agenda, as shutting down the government historically yields no positive results.

Republican Stance on Healthcare Costs

• 🏥 Republicans have consistently been open to finding solutions to reduce the oppressive costs of healthcare under the Affordable Care Act.
• 🤝 However, they have made it clear that they will not negotiate under hostage situations.
• ⚖️ Johnson highlighted that Republicans have been actively passing new laws to reduce costs and combat fraud and abuse in healthcare, and will continue this mission.