The White House has criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York amid escalating tensions over the ongoing government shutdown.
In a post on X, the White House pointed out that Jeffries is focused on ensuring that U.S. soldiers receive their salaries, while also accusing Democrats of prioritizing free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Jeffries had previously expressed concerns about the Shutdown Fairness Act.
This act, put forth by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), aims to fund federal employee salaries and benefits during appropriations lapses.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the bill on his calendar last week, suggesting a vote could happen soon. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned that if the Senate passes the bill, he plans to bring it to the House for a vote.
Jeffries reiterated a key Democratic issue: the bill would not assist furloughed workers. He noted, “This isn’t a comprehensive bill aimed at reopening the government while addressing essential issues like the high cost of living and healthcare problems.”
Moreover, Jeffries criticized the bill, indicating that it felt more like a political maneuver to allow President Trump to determine which employees get paid.
The White House countered this stance, releasing a screenshot of a report that showed disagreement with Jeffries’ comments, labeling them as politically motivated.
Additionally, President Trump has recently directed the Department of the Army to ensure troops continue to receive pay despite the shutdown, citing the need for military readiness amidst the current budget issues.
This directive, expressed in National Security Presidential Memorandum-8 (NSPM-8), allows the Department to use funds from the next fiscal year to cover military salaries. The process for fund reallocation, however, remains somewhat unclear.
While some Democrats have raised concerns over the president’s actions, Trump defended his authority as commander-in-chief to provide such orders for active-duty military personnel.
Fox News Digital attempted to contact Jeffries’ office, but no response was immediately available.
White House criticizes Jeffries for comments on troop pay legislation amid ongoing shutdown
The White House has criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York amid escalating tensions over the ongoing government shutdown.
In a post on X, the White House pointed out that Jeffries is focused on ensuring that U.S. soldiers receive their salaries, while also accusing Democrats of prioritizing free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Jeffries had previously expressed concerns about the Shutdown Fairness Act.
This act, put forth by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), aims to fund federal employee salaries and benefits during appropriations lapses.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the bill on his calendar last week, suggesting a vote could happen soon. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned that if the Senate passes the bill, he plans to bring it to the House for a vote.
Jeffries reiterated a key Democratic issue: the bill would not assist furloughed workers. He noted, “This isn’t a comprehensive bill aimed at reopening the government while addressing essential issues like the high cost of living and healthcare problems.”
Moreover, Jeffries criticized the bill, indicating that it felt more like a political maneuver to allow President Trump to determine which employees get paid.
The White House countered this stance, releasing a screenshot of a report that showed disagreement with Jeffries’ comments, labeling them as politically motivated.
Additionally, President Trump has recently directed the Department of the Army to ensure troops continue to receive pay despite the shutdown, citing the need for military readiness amidst the current budget issues.
This directive, expressed in National Security Presidential Memorandum-8 (NSPM-8), allows the Department to use funds from the next fiscal year to cover military salaries. The process for fund reallocation, however, remains somewhat unclear.
While some Democrats have raised concerns over the president’s actions, Trump defended his authority as commander-in-chief to provide such orders for active-duty military personnel.
Fox News Digital attempted to contact Jeffries’ office, but no response was immediately available.
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