Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, pinned the blame for the government shutdown squarely on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arguing Monday on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” that Democrats’ refusal to vote for a stopgap funding bill has left federal workers and small businesses struggling across the country.
Calling the impasse the “Schumer shutdown,” Williams said the Democrat leader’s unwillingness to reopen the government stems from his fear of the far left.
“He’s so scared of the far left on his side that he’s taken Main Street hostage,” Williams said. “I represent the small business committee, as chairman, and I can tell you small business is hurting, Main Street is hurting.”
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