Vice President J.D. Vance’s Take on Government Shutdown
In a recent appearance on “Hannity,” Vice President J.D. Vance expressed his views on the federal government’s reopening, stating that the shutdown “was all in vain” and inflicted significant distress on Americans.
He highlighted the consequences of the shutdown, mentioning that it stressed the military, left air traffic controllers unpaid, and led to numerous flight cancellations. “It was literally wasted,” Vance remarked during the Thursday interview with Sean Hannity.
Vance accused the far-left faction of wanting to “burn down the entire country,” suggesting they focus more on attacking President Trump than on the impact of their actions. “They don’t care if the military doesn’t get paid… They don’t care if you have to burn down the entire country to get Trump,” he asserted.
The vice president noted that the deal that ultimately ended the shutdown was the same one Democratic leaders had previously rejected. “We could have made this exact deal 45 days ago,” he said, referencing discussions with key Democratic figures like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
Despite his criticisms, Vance acknowledged some Democrats for their role in averting a partisan shutdown. “I give a lot of credit to the moderate Democrats in the Senate who have been with us from the beginning,” he stated, expressing a belief that many Democrats feel constrained by the more extreme elements of their party.
Praising Trump’s leadership during the shutdown, Vance commented, “We knew this was going to happen,” emphasizing the president’s anticipation of the outcome. “At some point, the Democrats will realize this was an absurd position,” he added.
On Wednesday night, President Trump signed a bill to fund the government, having hinted earlier about the growing issues stemming from the funding lapse, which included unpaid federal employees and delays in air travel due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
The legislated measure maintains government funding levels from fiscal year 2025 through January 30, while also allowing time to discuss longer-term spending for fiscal year 2026.
Additionally, the bill funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), crucial for over 42 million Americans, which assists low-income individuals and families in purchasing groceries.
Vance further suggested that the shutdown might have detrimental effects on Chuck Schumer’s career, labeling the entire 43-day episode as “politically stupid” for Democrats. “What an amazing juxtaposition of priorities,” he reflected, noting that while Republicans prioritize Americans, Democrats seemed focused on other issues.
