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The speaker sharply criticizes the Democrats for initiating and prolonging the shutdown, accusing them of prioritizing partisan politics over the well-being of the American people. The initial demand to fund healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants—those who crossed into the country illegally—was described as "ridiculous" and a blatant misuse of taxpayer funds. The speaker contends that President Trump and Republican lawmakers opposed this measure because they refused to subsidize healthcare for illegal aliens.
Political Motives and Electoral Strategy