Democrats are “holding the government hostage” with their spending demands and refusal to compromise on budget priorities, Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Thursday, adding that their policies have fueled lawlessness and economic frustration.
Responding to questions about rising anger from the public and Democrat lawmakers about the shutdown, the Texas Republican urged the senators, in an interview on Newsmax’s “Newsline,” to “come to the table and act like adults.”
“You’re going to blame it on Republicans because they’re not going to give in to your $1.5 trillion wish list, which is supporting illegal immigrants and giving money away to people who are in our country illegally,” she said.
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