Recent developments in the House of Representatives have seen some allies of President Donald Trump openly advocating for a government shutdown following the collapse of Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to pass a bipartisan spending deal. This collapse was primarily due to President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to the deal.
One of the vocal proponents of a government shutdown is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who expressed her support by stating, 'I'm all in.' This statement was made in response to a post by former Speaker Newt Gingrich, who encouraged Trump and Republicans not to fear a shutdown. Greene further emphasized her stance by suggesting that the government could remain shut down until January 20th, which is the day of President-elect Trump's inauguration.
In a direct message to Speaker Johnson, Greene issued a warning, asserting, 'WE MUST STAND FIRM WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO STOP THE MADNESS!! No matter what. Even if we have to elect new leadership.' This sentiment was echoed by Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee, who simply stated, 'Shut it down.'
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina also joined the chorus for a shutdown by posting an image with the text 'Shut. It. Down.' In her post, she emphasized the need for a clear plan and suggested that if one was not in place, the current continuing resolution (CR) should be allowed to lapse, leading to a reset on January 20th.
The calls for a government shutdown from these Trump allies highlight the growing tensions within the Republican Party regarding the budget negotiations and the impending transition of power. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the possibility of a shutdown looms large, raising concerns about the impact on government services and the broader economy.
