Jeffries to GOP: Pay Everyone or Stop Playing Politics
On September 24, 2025, Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) threw cold water on the GOP's Shutdown Fairness Act, designed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune to pay troops and some federal workers amid the government shutdown. Jeffries calls it a political dodge, since only employees NOT furloughed get paidâbasically the Capitol Hill version of picking your favorite kids for treats. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is ready to rush this half-baked bill to a House vote if the Senate signs off. Meanwhile, Trumpâs been creatively siphoning Pentagon R&D funds for troop payâa move Democrats claim is illegal but apparently canât be bothered to stop. The administration's mass layoffs to downsize government? Also not a crowd-pleaser in D.C. The punchline? Jeffries demands full pay only when the government reopens, suggesting everyone else can enjoy this bureaucratic cliffhanger.
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GOPâs Shutdown Fairness Act pays only non-furloughed staff, because if youâre unemployed, congrats, no paycheck for you! Meanwhile, Jeffries calls it a political ploy with Trump deciding who gets paidâmodern government or Hunger Games?
House GOP's new pay plan is like showing up to a party, giving snacks only to people who brought chipsâthey expect applause while the rest sit hungry. Jeffries isn't buying the free appetizer scam.
Trump diverting Pentagon R&D cash to pay troops? Thatâs like robbing the ATM to pay off your credit cardâa fiscal magic trick Democrats pretend not to see.
Source: Axios | Published: 10/20/2025 | Author: Andrew Solender
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