"Republican lawmakers are reportedly split on the decision to attend a fundraiser at a luxury golf resort amid the contentious government shutdown. The shutdown went into effect earlier this week after Congress failed to pass a new spending bill. Though Republicans control the House and the Senate, they've pointed the blame at the Democratic Party and accused it of wanting to spend money to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants."
"Some Republicans, however, are greatly concerned about the optics of fundraising while countless Americans are worried about the threat of mass firings. A report from The Hill continued: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who is locked in a standoff with Democratic leaders over reopening government, however, is not thrilled with the prospect of Republican senators mingling with donors at a high-end resort while thousands of federal workers have been furloughed and may miss their next paychecks, according to the source."
Republican senators are divided over attending the NRSC fundraiser at Sea Island Resort in Georgia during the government shutdown. The shutdown began after Congress failed to pass a new spending bill, with Republicans blaming Democrats for advocating healthcare for illegal immigrants and Democrats warning the bill would cut health coverage for U.S. citizens. The shutdown was expected to last at least until Monday, raising fears of federal furloughs and missed paychecks. Senate leaders including John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson cautioned against fundraising during the shutdown, while NRSC chair Sen. Tim Scott urged attendance because the retreat was contracted years earlier. The resort's rooms cost $495–$599 and include three golf courses and a beach.
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