Summary
Senator John Fetterman criticized the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, calling it a failure during a CNN interview. The shutdown, now 33 days long, has halted funding for key aid programs like SNAP and ACA subsidies, affecting millions of Americans. Fetterman urged the government to reopen and resume discussions to help those in need.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government shutdown has continued for 33 days.
- Aid programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies have lost funding.
- Senator John Fetterman criticized the shutdown, calling it an "absolute fail."
- Fetterman believes Democrats are responsible for the shutdown to protect tax credits.
- He emphasized the negative effects on families and federal workers during the interview.
- The Senate has failed to gather enough votes to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government.
- President Trump suggested removing the filibuster to resolve the situation, but it faced opposition.
