- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has publicly criticized Senate Democrats as the government approaches a possible shutdown.
- Thune accuses Democrats of “betraying the American people” by not supporting a Republican-backed proposal.
- The proposal in question is a GOP short-term funding extension aimed at preventing the imminent government shutdown.
- Thune’s remarks highlight the ongoing partisan tensions in Congress as both parties struggle to reach a consensus on government funding.
- The blame game between Republicans and Democrats underscores the high stakes involved as the deadline for funding the government approaches.
- This situation reflects broader issues of partisan gridlock in Washington, impacting critical legislative processes.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dems-sacrificed-american-people-thune-says-government-barrels-toward-midnight-shutdown)