Jeffries: White House 'radio silent' since Monday meeting - Velshi - MSNBC

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On day four of the government shutdown, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Ali Velshi to discuss the state of negotiations around the government shutdown – notably that they are not happening.

He also dismissed the White House’s claim that the shutdown would force them to conduct mass layoffs across the federal government, saying it is “just pretext” for what they have already been doing. “This is why it's important for us as Democrats, of course, to continue to hold the line on behalf of the American people,” Jeffries said. - Aired on 10/04/2025.

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1. Are republicans simply ignoring the poll numbers

Should Congress to extend the healthcare tax credits?

Yes says

92% Democrats
82% independents,
59% Republicans.
57% MAGA Republicans

Yes, even the majority of hardcore trump supporters say Congress should extend these subsidies.

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2. Don't bite the hand that feeds you