Democrats’ Shutdown Tactics Exposed by Senator Mullin

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Shutdown.

The ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has been yet another opportunity for Democrats to engage in what many critics are calling political theater.

Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma recently called out the left during an exchange with Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer, asserting that the impasse was strategically timed to coincide with the State of the Union address.

Mullin emphasized that genuine negotiations have been absent, stating, “If we were actually negotiating on actual terms, to reopen, yes, but that’s not the state of play here.”


He pointed out that when a proposal was eventually delivered, the White House’s quick rebuttal stalled further discussions. This delay raised questions about the sincerity of the Democrats’ approach.

According to Mullin, the shutdown wasn't rooted in policy change, but rather was a deliberate tactic to manipulate optics leading into the president's address. “They can’t talk about the border because President Trump has secured that,” he noted, highlighting the stark differences in border security and management between the previous administration and the current one.

As he elaborated on the circumstances surrounding the shutdown, Mullin noted its coinciding with a holiday weekend and federal pay schedules. He accused Democrats of holding federal employees “hostage,” a common tactic they've been criticized for in the past.

Mullin underscored that while Republicans have aimed for meaningful reforms, the Democrats’ strategy seems to rely on using federal workers as leverage, advancing their agenda without addressing the pressing issues at hand.

The inability to negotiate effectively has compounded the sense of frustration among many Americans who desire substantive discussions around vital topics such as border security, economic prosperity, and taxation—areas where conservative leadership has delivered results.

As the nation watches the unfolding drama, it is clear that the Democrats’ approach may raise more questions than answers about their commitment to governance and the welfare of federal employees caught in the crossfire.

Amid this political posturing, it remains evident that only time will tell how these controversies will influence public opinion and what steps the White House will take next in this ongoing stalemate.

Sources:
lifezette.com
basedunderground.com
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