Jeffries accuses GOP of going 'radio silent' while Johnson says Democrats are 'not serious' [View all]

Source: Politico

10/05/2025 12:21 PM EDT


As the government shutdown drags into its fourth day with no resolution in sight, House leaders Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries are accusing the other’s party of being responsible for both the shutdown and the government’s inability to reopen.

In an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said he has not heard from Republican leadership for at least a week.

“Republicans, including Donald Trump, have gone radio silent,” Jeffries said.

“And what we’ve seen is negotiation through deep fake videos, the House canceling votes and of course President Trump spending yesterday on the golf course. That’s not responsible behavior.”

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