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According to the episode, Chuck Schumer was caught trying to engage in behind-the-scenes negotiations—calling for a “smoke-filled backroom” deal that is both outdated and unfeasible in modern legislative processes. The speaker, Representative Johnson, dismisses these calls, stating that such backroom deals are neither appropriate nor practical given the complex issues involved.
Johnson underscores that all members will have opportunities to debate and negotiate once the government reopens—not behind closed doors or in secret negotiations. He frames the Democrat’s approach as a desperate attempt to salvage some political advantage amid mounting damage.