Newt Gingrich: Republicans Should Not Be Afraid of Government Shutdown

Republicans should not be intimidated by the prospect of a government shutdown and must oppose the controversial 1,547-page spending bill unveiled on Tuesday, which is laden with unnecessary provisions and special interests, according to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

“President Trump and Republicans should not be afraid of a government shutdown. The next election is two years away,” he began.

“We had two shutdowns in 1995 and became the first reelected house GOP majority since 1928. It may take shock therapy for Schumer and Democrats to learn President Trump is serious about draining the swamp,” he continued.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is among those fully supportive of a government shutdown if it comes to that point.

“Thank you @newtgingrich! I’m all in,” she expressed.

“The government can shut down all the way until Jan 20th as far as I’m concerned. AND WE MUST STAND FIRM WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO STOP THE MADNESS!! No matter what,” she declared, even subtly threatening to withdraw her backing of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who brokered the deal for the Republicans.

“Even if we have to elect new leadership. I’m ALL IN,” she added.

Indeed, Johnson’s position as Speaker is at risk as conservatives made it clear that they could not support the spending deal he negotiated, which includes a pay raise for Congress and a provision allowing members to opt out of Obamacare.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was the first to announce that he would vote for someone other than Johnson in the upcoming Speaker vote, scheduled for January 3, 2025.

“I’ll vote for somebody else,” Massie said, according to Politico. “I’ve got a few in mind. I’m not going to say yet.”

As these developments unfold, Republicans are hoping for a swift and straightforward continuing resolution. Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-OH) has been in communication with Johnson, attempting to resolve issues surrounding the deal.

{Matzav.com}