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Amidst this chaos, political figures and commentators have adopted a new tactic: humor. JD Vance, a rising star in the Republican ranks, gained attention by lampooning House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as "afraid of his own shadow," hinting that the shutdown is driven by political fear and selfish motives. Vance also pointed out the absurdity of Democrats prioritizing benefits for illegal immigrants over the paychecks of soldiers—highlighting the ironies in budget negotiations.