Staff Reports
President-elect Donald Trump and future Vice President J.D. Vance have had enough of the nonsense swirling around Congress. With a government shutdown looming, they are sounding the alarm on the continuing resolution that’s more bloated with Democrat giveaways than a Black Friday sale at a discount store. Their message to Republicans is simple: scrap the budget bill and pass a clean continuing resolution that doesn’t line the pockets of Congress or worsen the national debt.
The clock is ticking, with Congress needing to approve some form of funding by December 20 to avoid a government shutdown. The beauty of a clean continuing resolution is that it keeps the government funded while dodging unnecessary perks for the people who arguably work hardest to get elected—Congress members themselves. Instead of allowing taxpayers to fund pay raises for lawmakers, Trump and Vance argue it’s time for Congress to prioritize the concerns of everyday Americans who are struggling, especially during the holiday season.
@LAGOP It's time to replace @SpeakerJohnson , they have something on him that forces him to damage the America First movement, it's time!
GOP leaders toss budget bill after Trump, Vance call for clean CR 'without Democrat giveaways' https://t.co/g3nFr1j3KS via @JustTheNews— Hutch (@HBRadioguy) December 19, 2024
House Republicans are not backing down on their criticism of the continuing resolution, lamenting that it raises the debt ceiling and contributes to more financial mismanagement in a country already drowning in red ink. Trump and Vance made it clear that any bill contributing to this financial quagmire is precisely what they are against. The duo insists that any money spent should be transparent and accountable, in sharp contrast to the perceived cover-ups associated with the chaotic January 6 committee. Their characterization? A “nothingburger” that failed to prioritize the American people while working overtime to sweep security failures under the rug.
Trump and Vance’s rallying cry goes beyond budgetary concerns; it’s a challenge to their Republican colleagues to grow a backbone. If Democrats decide to hold the entire government hostage over demands they know will not sit well with conservatives, the advice from Trump and Vance is straightforward: call their bluff. After all, it’s the Democrats, not Republicans, who are putting crucial aid to farmers and disaster relief at risk for the sake of political posturing.
The underlying message is clear: the strength of conservative leadership lies in the refusal to cave to threats. In a world where government shutdowns have become a political ploy, Trump and Vance are urging Republicans to stand firm and resist the temptation to give in to demands that serve only Democrat interests. The focus should be on the American populace, not the political games played inside the Capitol. Thus, the challenge is on for GOP representatives as the deadline looms—will they heed the call to action or will they waver and further entrench the power of costly government practices? The nation waits with bated breath as the situation unfolds.
