Rep. Dave Min Criticizes Senate Deal to End Government Shutdown

Criticism of the Senate Deal

• 🗣️ Congressman Dave Min calls the Senate-passed bill to end the government shutdown a "capitulation" and "not a deal" because "we did not get anything."
• 💔 He states that 8 Senate Democrats broke ranks to join Republicans, facing backlash from their own party for supporting a deal that doesn't address Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
• 🚫 Min intends to vote "no" on the bill if it comes to the House, emphasizing the increased health insurance costs and Medicaid cuts that could result.

Tactics and Consequences of the Shutdown

• 🎯 Min accuses the Trump administration and Speaker Mike Johnson of using hungry people and air traffic delays as negotiating tactics to create pain and pressure Americans.
• 📉 He highlights the potential for hundreds or thousands of dollars in increased health insurance costs and forthcoming Medicaid cuts.
• ✈️ The shutdown caused significant disruptions, including flight delays and cancellations due to air traffic controllers working without pay.

SNAP Benefits and Economic Concerns

• ⚖️ California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined other AGs to block the Trump administration's attempt to undo SNAP payments already dispersed.
• 🚫 The USDA sought to fund only 65% of food stamp benefits amid the shutdown, a move criticized as an attempt to prevent hungry Americans from getting food.
• 🇺🇸 Min stresses the need for economic opportunity and a fair deal so people believe in the American Dream, noting that many college students no longer raise their hands when asked if they believe in it.

Leadership and Future Fights

• ❓ Regarding criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Min states he is focused on his own House race and does not want to get into a "circular firing squad."
• ✊ He believes the American people spoke clearly on election day about their frustration with the current policies and the rising costs.
• 🗣️ Min calls for fighting against playing politics with children's food assistance and highlights that Republican leadership has been "cruel and heartless."

Epstein Files and Transparency

• 🏛️ Min discusses the delay in swearing in a newly elected representative, speculating it's to protect the Epstein files from release.
• 📄 He notes that if the discharge petition gets enough signatures, legislation to release the files will automatically move to a House vote.
• 🔍 Min advocates for transparency and believes survivors and the American people deserve the full reveal of the files.