Rep. Espaillat Accuses GOP of Lying About Immigrants and Government Shutdown

Healthcare and ACA Defense

• 💡 Congressman Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, criticizes President Trump for being out of touch with American healthcare needs, citing an "insulting memory" as evidence.
• 🏥 Espaillat and other members are present to fight against proposed deep cuts to Medicaid and attempts to dismantle the ACA, vowing to prevent the killing of Obamacare.
• ✊ The caucus is committed to using every available tool to ensure people do not lose their healthcare and to turn back legislative attempts that would harm it.

Republican Shutdown Blame

• ⚠️ Espaillat asserts that the current government shutdown is based on a "ridiculous Republican lie" regarding undocumented immigrants being eligible for certain benefits.
• 🗣️ He explicitly calls the claim a "flat-out lie" intended to weaponize the immigration issue during a critical debate.
• 🏛️ Espaillat emphasizes that Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, making this "their shutdown," not the Democrats'.
• ✊ The caucus is present and working to fight against these Republican initiatives.