Kevin Hassett Threatens 'Extreme Measures' Against Democrats
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Kevin Hassett Threatens 'Extreme Measures' Against Democrats
"Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill on passing a continuing resolution to fund the government as Democrats have demanded an extension on Affordable Care Act subsidies be included. While discussing the No Kings rallies against the administration on Saturday, Hassett hit Democrats with a deadline. If they don't open the government next week, I really don't know how long it's going to take, maybe the republicans going to have to take extreme measures, he said."
"Well, on our side, the president has said that legally, if they shut the government down, then we don't have the money to do stuff, so we can stop it forever. And we can stop virtually anything that we want, other than defense and so on, and national security matters. The president can pick the Democrats' favorite things and stop them forever, legally."
The administration warned Republicans could legally terminate popular Democratic programs permanently if the government shutdown continues past next week. Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over a continuing resolution after Democrats demanded an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. The warning proposed that the president could halt non-defense spending and select Democratic-preferred programs by asserting lack of funds during a shutdown. The White House framed program termination as a lawful option while expressing hope for an amicable solution and further congressional negotiation on policy disputes. The exchange occurred amid No Kings rallies and multiple shutdowns during the president's tenure.
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