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Evident in the GOP's shutdown strategy: pitting Americans against each other - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) talks with Jen Psaki about the Republicans' cruel leverage tactics in the fight to manipulate Democrats into supporting a budget that will hurt tens of millions of people. Republicans have set up the argument to pit people who need food assistance against people who need health care subsidies.
Earlier, Republican Senate Leader John Thune said the quiet part out loud when he disparaged Americans who need food and health care assistance, injecting further divisiveness into the debate. - Aired on 11/07/2025.