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"Today, if it weren’t for President Trump’s leadership, 1.3 million active-duty service members and all federal employees would be missing paychecks. This pattern of Democrats voting repeatedly to halt pay underscores a stark contrast—between those working for the American people and those engaging in political games."
Expert Analysis with Former Speaker Newt Gingrich
In an interview on the program, former House Speaker and Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich offered his perspective on the deadlock. Gingrich argued that Democrats appear to be following a calculated strategy to demonstrate toughness to their left-wing factions by refusing to negotiate, even as the shutdown begins to affect everyday Americans.
He said: