Summary
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host of ABC's The View, called Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene a "voice of reason" during the ongoing government shutdown. Greene has urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring Congress into session as many federal workers are without pay. The shutdown persists due to a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over funding plans.
Key Facts
- Whoopi Goldberg called Marjorie Taylor Greene a "voice of reason" on The View.
- The U.S. government is in a shutdown, the first one since 2018.
- Greene has urged action as federal employees are furloughed without pay.
- Republicans hold a majority in the House, Senate, and the White House.
- The shutdown continues as Democrats refuse to pass a stopgap bill without healthcare changes.
- Greene has disagreed with her party on healthcare subsidies and urges extension to prevent premium hikes.
- Discussions mention the possible negative impact of recent legislation on Republicans' reelection chances.
