Chuck Schumer has said he will vote for cloture so Republicans can pass their bad budget bill. He said a shutdown would be worse. He should know he’s wrong since Trump approved of him and many Democrats were critical. He has divided the Democratic party.
It’s a legitimate concern that if there is a shutdown, Trump/Musk would just RIF the laid-off workers who were classified as non-essential. However, I am sure they have the list of the non-essential workers and would RIF them even if there is no shutdown. Trump/Musk don’t play by norms, rules or laws so they will just keep getting rid of people either way.
Schumer should ask McConnell what he would do. I sure giving in to Trump is not the answer. Schumer should be replaced by someone who will stand up to Trump, even if Trump gets his wat eventually.
Update
The billl has passed. Schumer has split the Democratic party when unity is needed to fight Trump. I bet Trump/Musk uses each agency’s list of non-essential employees that would have been furloughed and gets rid of them anyway.
Sad! 