Ted Lieu Slams Absent House Republicans Amid Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown and Republican Absence

• 📌 The government shutdown has entered its first day, with Republicans controlling the White House, Senate, and House.
• 🏛️ Democrats are actively working on behalf of the American people, focusing on lowering costs, canceling cuts, and saving healthcare.
• ✈️ In contrast, many House Republicans are reportedly on vacation, prompting calls for Speaker Johnson to reconvene them.

Economic Concerns During Shutdown

• 📉 The timing of the shutdown is particularly problematic due to a struggling economy.
• 📈 Unemployment has reached near four-year highs, and inflation has continued to rise throughout the year.
• 💼 Recent data from ADP shows a decrease of 32,000 private sector jobs, contrary to expectations of an increase.
• 💸 The current economic situation, referred to as "Trump's economy," is described as financially crushing Americans.