""Trump's failure to open the federal government is now endangering people's lives and making basic needs like food more expensive - just as the holidays arrive," Newsom said. "It is long past time for Republicans in Congress to grow a spine, stand up to Trump, and deliver for the American people.""
"Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, said the "Democrats' decision to shut down the government is hurting Americans across the country," and that Democrats "can choose to reopen the government at any point" by voting for a continuing resolution to fund the government as budget negotiations continue, which she said they repeatedly did during the Biden administration. "Newscum should urge his Democrat pals to stop hurting the American people," Jackson said, using a favorite Trump insult for Newsom. "The Trump Administration is working day and night to mitigate the pain Democrats are causing, and even that is upsetting the Left, with many Democrats criticizing the President's effort to pay the t"
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for roughly 5.5 million Californians could be delayed beginning Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues. SNAP benefits are federally funded and are loaded onto CalFresh cards. Newsom blamed President Trump and urged Republican members of Congress to act, citing the timing of the potential cutoff ahead of Thanksgiving. The White House blamed Democrats, saying they can reopen the government by voting for a continuing resolution and noting similar measures were used during the Biden administration. A White House spokeswoman said the administration is working to mitigate the shutdown's effects.
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