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Throughout the interview, there is a contentious exchange over blame for the shutdown. Duffy vehemently deflects criticisms directed at former President Donald Trump, who signed a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government, implying that Democrats, specifically Senate Democrats, are solely responsible for the closure. He attributes the shutdown to political fights over healthcare funding and immigration issues, particularly citing the Democrats' objections to "illegals" receiving benefits and the influence it has on government funding.
The debate highlights how partisan politics are deeply intertwined with critical national infrastructure, often at the expense of public safety and efficiency.