U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is blasting the Democrats again as the federal government shutdown lurches on.
As of Monday, the shutdown is in its sixth day after the Senate on Friday failed to advance either party’s short-term funding bill.
The Senate reconvened this afternoon and is expected to hold more votes, but neither plan currently appears to have the 60 votes needed to move forward.
“Chuck Schumer and the radical Democrats voted once again to keep the government shut down, Schumer shut down,” Tuberville wrote on Friday.
“They have proven that they are they care more about illegal aliens than the American taxpayers. Some Democrats are trying to sweep their support for illegals under the rug, but the proof is in the pudding. They’ve been trying to find ways to give free health care to illegals for many years.”
Republicans have criticized the Democrats for wanting expand subsides for Obamacare, which they argue means some of that money will pay for the healthcare of those who have entered the country illegally.
“Back in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, every single Democrat raised their hand to say they support giving free health care to illegals,” Tuberville continued. “Woke Gavin Newsom is already given free health care to illegals in California and charging to you the taxpayer. So we shouldn’t be surprised that radical Democrats are willing to shut down the government unless Republicans agree to give 185 billion of your taxpayer dollars to provide free health care for illegals. Ridiculous.”
Since the Senate failed to pass a bill to fund the government, the House GOP said it would extend its recess through Oct. 13 in order to put more pressure on Senate Democrats.
“The government spending in Washington is out of control,” Tuberville argued. President Trump was elected to trim the fat off the federal government, and that starts with prioritizing American citizens over illegal aliens. If Democrats want to play hardball, that’s what they will get. President Trump and OMB, Director Russ vote are going to use this shutdown to drain the swamp. As far as I’m concerned, that’s a great thing, and it is long overdue.
The senator, who is also a candidate for Alabama Governor in 2026, believes the American people are going to blame the Democrats for the gridlock.
“Make no mistake, the radical Senate Democrats think they’re sticking it to President Trump, but the American people will not be fooled,” he said. “I hope that Democrats will get over their Trump derangement syndrome and vote for the clean CR like they have done the last 12 times over the last four years. In the meantime, my offices in Alabama and DC remain open for business. My team and I look forward to continuing to serve Alabamians as usual. God Bless.”
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