Sen. JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio, suggested that threatening a government shutdown might be in the GOP’s best interest ahead of an impending funding deadline. He criticized current spending on foreign wars and aid, inadequate border security, and the rubber stamp mentality of Congress. With a funding deadline on September 30, Vance and former President Trump called for a shutdown if certain conditions were not met, but a vote on a continuing resolution was abruptly canceled amid opposition from Republicans. Vance opposes continuing resolutions and prefers the traditional appropriations process to reevaluate spending. He has not voted in the Senate this week as negotiations continue. Democrats have called for a clean spending bill through March, refusing to support additional funding for various programs. Vance’s comments highlight the GOP’s desire to use the threat of a government shutdown as leverage to force changes in government spending, particularly on issues they believe are not beneficial to the American people. The pushback from Republicans and the cancellation of a vote underscore the challenges faced in reaching a consensus on government funding as the deadline approaches.
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