Staff Reports
Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are back at it again, offering the kind of tough love the GOP desperately needs in these trying times. The duo recently took aim at a continuing resolution that Congress is flirting with, calling it out for what it really is: the ultimate betrayal, complete with pay raises for our esteemed lawmakers and an increase in the debt ceiling.
With a government shutdown looming and an expiration date of December 20 for funding, many Republicans are scrambling, but it appears that some have lost their common sense along the way. According to Vance’s recent announcement, allowing the U.S. to reach its debt ceiling in 2025 stands out as one of the most boneheaded moves ever made by Congressional Republicans. This isn’t just a minor slip-up; it’s akin to handing the Democrats a loaded gun and then being shocked when they take aim at the American taxpayer.
@LAGOP It's time to replace @SpeakerJohnson , they have something on him that forces him to damage the America First movement, it's time!
GOP leaders toss budget bill after Trump, Vance call for clean CR 'without Democrat giveaways' https://t.co/g3nFr1j3KS via @JustTheNews— Hutch (@HBRadioguy) December 19, 2024
Meanwhile, the proposed stopgap bill isn’t just framing up a potential disaster; it’s also giving Congress members a sweet bonus while the rest of America is trying to scrape together a holiday budget. Vance made it clear that this bill doesn’t just serve the political elite; it obfuscates the disastrous events surrounding the January 6 committee, which instead of bringing any real accountability, seems more like a cover-up designed to protect the incompetent.
What’s worse? Instead of pushing back, some Republicans are entertaining the idea of giving in to every demand from the Democrats. Trump and Vance urged their fellow party members to stop this madness by being smart and tough, suggesting that Republicans should call the Democrats’ bluff. He points out that if the Democrats think they can use a government shutdown to extort a wish list out of Republicans, it’s time for the party to stand firm. After all, the likes of Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden will hedge against important aid for farmers and disaster relief just to get their way.
If there ever was a moment for Republicans to show a little backbone and take a stand, that moment is now. Trump and Vance are calling for a rallying cry against complacency, urging the party to rediscover its fighting spirit. Will they heed the warnings, or will they continue down the rabbit hole of fiscal irresponsibility? The American people are waiting for a show of strength from their representatives, not more head-scratching policies.
