HOLY CRAP: Speaker Mike Johnson Just Revealed That Democrat Insiders Are Admitting Privately…
On Day 21 of the federal government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., continued to call out Senate Democrats for prioritizing political survival over the needs of the American people.
The shutdown, now approaching its third week, began after Senate Democrats blocked a House Republican bill that would have kept the government open.
Two Democrats—Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada—broke ranks alongside Independent Sen. Angus King to vote in favor of funding.
Johnson pointed to newly reported remarks from anonymous Democratic insiders revealing deep fear within their ranks. One senator told The Hill, “People are going to get hammered if they vote for the House-passed bill to reopen the government.”
Another insider likened the situation to the French Revolution, stating there would be enough Democratic support to reopen the government “if people were not terrified of getting the guillotine.”
Johnson emphasized that this fear of their far-left base is what continues to prevent the Senate from ending the shutdown.
“Do not be distracted,” Johnson told reporters during a press conference on October 21. “The American people would have an open government if Democrats were not terrified of their radical base.”
The shutdown has led to immediate and severe consequences for Americans across the country. Federal employees, including members of the military, continue to work without pay, while thousands of other federal workers have been furloughed entirely.
Air travel has been disrupted nationwide. NBC News reported that 53% of flight delays are now attributed to air traffic control staffing shortages, compared to the usual 5%. This has left travelers facing significant disruptions.
In Colorado, food banks are experiencing a growing crisis, as Sky High News detailed. Yet Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper have voted repeatedly to keep the government closed, leaving families in need without support.
Virginia faces similar struggles. Veterans’ medical care is being disrupted due to the shutdown. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner have repeatedly voted to maintain the closure, forcing delays in vital health services.
Hawaii seniors relying on telehealth services have also been impacted. Senators Brian Shatz and Mazie Hirono have continued voting to block reopening, leaving vulnerable populations without essential care.
California sees widespread consequences as well. ABC7 News reported that Alameda food banks are stepping in to support TSA workers and their families. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff have repeatedly voted to prolong the shutdown, directly affecting working families.
In Illinois, federal courts have reduced operations due to lack of funding, according to WIFR. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have consistently voted to maintain the closure, further delaying justice for citizens.
Johnson framed these actions as evidence that Democrats have abandoned principle for politics. “Democrats used to care about the harm shutdowns caused hardworking Americans,” he said. “Now it’s all about politics, not principle.”
The speaker also reiterated criticisms of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., accusing him of initiating the shutdown for partisan advantage. Johnson suggested Schumer is motivated by fear of changing political winds in New York, including the potential election of a Marxist mayor in New York City.
Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee has continued its bipartisan investigation into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting stark contrasts with the Democrats’ inaction on key issues. Johnson and Oversight Chairman James Comer emphasized the extensive document release, which now includes 43,000 pages of DOJ and Epstein Estate records.
The committee has also subpoenaed and received deposition transcripts from key figures, including former Attorney General Bill Barr and former Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. These records detail financial logs, travel records, and personal schedules of Epstein, shedding light on previously concealed activity.
Johnson criticized Democrats for suddenly politicizing the Epstein files despite ignoring them for four years under the Biden administration. He described their outrage as opportunistic rather than principled.
“Some Democrats, and even a few Republicans, have tried to make this a political issue rather than focus on justice for the victims,” Johnson said. “That is shameful.”
Pam Bondi Goes Toe-to-Toe with Adam Schiff in Senate Hearing: ‘If You Worked for Me, You Would Have Been Fired’
Pam Bondi Goes Toe-to-Toe with Adam Schiff in Senate Hearing: ‘If You Worked for Me, You Would Have Been Fired’
Attorney General Pam Bondi would not give any ground to Sen. Adam Schiff of California, saying that if he had worked for her, he would have been fired.
During a Tuesday Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Schiff first accused Bondi of politicizing the Justice Department, allowing it to become President Donald Trump’s “sword and shield.”
The senator spent the few minutes of his questioning seeking an answer to whether border czar Tom Homan took $50,000 in cash in an FBI sting operation in the fall of 2024.
Bondi responded that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel had looked into the matter before she was sworn in and decided to end the investigation into it.
Schiff noted that during a Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham last month, Homan, when asked directly about the matter, answered, “I did nothing criminal. I did nothing illegal.”
He added, “I’m glad the FBI and DOJ came out and said that nothing illegal happened. No criminal activity.”
Additionally, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told a reporter at that time, “Mr. Homan never took the $50,000.”
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She further charged that the Biden DOJ and FBI were trying to entrap Homan just months before the election.
Leavitt also pointed out that several DOJ prosecutors looked into the matter and determined that there was no criminal wrongdoing on Homan’s part.
“Did he take the money?” Schiff still wanted to be answered.
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Bondi told Schiff that Leavitt “is one of the most trustworthy people I know.”
“You know something,” she continued, “if you worked for me, you would have been fired, because you were censured by Congress for lying.”
The House voted to censure Schiff in June 2023 for using his position as ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee in 2017 to “spread false accusations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.”
And as part of his efforts to impeach Trump in 2019, Schiff provided “a false retelling of a phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.”
Schiff next asked whether the committee would be given a copy of any video or audio recording that may exist of Homan accepting the $50,000 in cash.
Bondi directed Schiff to speak with Patel.
“Will you apologize to Donald Trump for trying to impeach him after you now know that Joe Biden tried to cover up Hunter Biden’s involvement with Ukraine?” Bondi asked.
She concluded, “I think you owe the president an apology for your entire career, frankly.”
