The Blame Game Lie

Jeffries insists Trump and Republicans “definitively wanted to shut down the government,”

jeffries.house.gov painting GOP as villains while Democrats play victim.

But facts show bipartisan stalemate:

Republicans offered clean continuing resolutions (CRs) multiple times,

rejected by Senate Democrats demanding no cuts to healthcare subsidies. dailywire.com +1 CNN’s Kaitlan Collins caught him in a “straight-up lie” about Speaker Johnson refusing talks—admitting a call happened but downplaying it as “private” with no progress, despite evidence of outreach.

dailywire.com This isn’t oversight; it’s deflection, glossing over Dems’ filibuster threats that stalled votes.

Exploiting Voter Ignorance

Jeffries’ playbook thrives on assuming Democrat supporters “know nothing” about government mechanics—like how a filibuster (a Senate tactic to block bills without majority support) empowers the minority to halt funding deals.

en.wikipedia.org He claims Republicans control House, Senate, and presidency yet can’t pass a CR—ignoring Dem filibusters and demands for ACA extensions that derailed bipartisan efforts. foxnews.com +1 Polls show Americans blame Trump more, but X users call it out: “Jeffries lies to his base who don’t understand shutdown protocols.”

dailywire.com By weaponizing “unhinged” Trump attacks and deepfakes,

theguardian.com he distracts from Dems’ role in the gridlock.

Time to Demand Accountability

This shutdown—now over 30 days—costs federal workers paychecks and endangers services, all while Jeffries gaslights: “Republicans know they’re lying.”

democraticleader.house.gov Educate yourself on filibusters and CRs; reject leaders who treat voters like fools. Vote out the deceivers, support reforms for streamlined funding, and put America first—not party games.