SHOCK: Top House Democrat Says the Quiet Part Out Loud on Govt Shutdown: Families will “Suffer” But “It is One of the Few Leverage Times We Have” (VIDEO)

thegatewaypundit.com ^ | Oct. 22 2025 | Cristina Laila

[nwrep]

He is right, though. Dem families are happy to suffer if it means the end of Trump’s power. It is a small sacrifice.

[econjack]

...we have tried to get the Republicans to meet with us and prioritize the American people...

Yeah, right. You want to add $1.5 trillion to the budget for LBGTQ+ and gender studies programs in Laos. How 'bout this: Pull the pork and money to foreign countries and spend it on problems in the US instead. You're holding the American taxpayer hostage for programs that benefit no US citizen.

[rightwingcrazy]

Human shields, Democrat style.

[bk1000]

They know the ACA cannot stand on its own without subsidies. When the subsidies stop, prices will skyrocket and the Dems will be blamed. If something can’t stand without government subsidies, then it should not stand.

[ronniesgal]

they did that? That’s fantastic ( the veterans!!)

[griswold3]

one thing about leftists they enjoy suffering. Some people just want to watch the world burn.

[ridesthemiles]

HASN’T BEEN HELPING AMERICANS FOR MANY YEARS

[Libloather]

Used to pass several Husseincare signs during my daily travel. They’re all gone.

[gitmo]

Reminds me of Hamas shooting rockets from civilian houses.

[rlmorel]

Yes! I wish I could have seen that!