Rep. Tim Moore on Government Shutdowns, Bipartisanship, and Epstein Files

Accusations of "Weaponizing" Government Shutdowns

• 🎯 Republican Rep. Tim Moore accuses Democrats of attempting to "weaponize shutdowns" for political gain, particularly concerning President Trump's policies.
• 💡 Moore states that the House has passed appropriations bills and a significant bill cutting taxes, enabling energy exploration, and funding the military, but faces challenges in the Senate.
• ⚠️ He expresses disappointment that many Democrats, especially new ones, are not working with Republicans, suggesting their leadership prevents them from doing so.

Bipartisanship and Budget Process

• 📉 Moore acknowledges that passing all 12 appropriations bills by September is ideal but notes the current process is challenging due to a lack of bipartisanship, which he largely blames on the Democratic side.
• 🗣️ He suggests that many Democrats are fixated on making President Trump look bad, hindering their willingness to negotiate on a budget.
• 🏛️ The congressman highlights the difficulty of passing legislation in the Senate due to the filibuster rule, requiring 60 votes for most measures.

The Epstein Matter and Transparency

• 🔍 Regarding the Epstein matter, Moore believes that transparency is key and supports releasing relevant records, stating, "put it out there."
• ⚖️ He notes that the Justice Department has sought to release records, but court systems and grand jury safeguards may prevent full disclosure.
• 🚫 While advocating for transparency, Moore disagrees with Congressman Massie's approach of using a discharge petition, deeming it the "wrong approach" for handling such matters.