In the video above, I delve into Donald Trump’s striking absence during the government shutdown and how he appears to be in hiding, leaning on Vice President JD Vance for cover—quite a contrast to earlier presidents who stood at the forefront. I encourage you to take a moment and watch it.
The clock struck 12:01 AM ET on Wednesday, marking the official commencement of a government shutdown in the United States. Fast forward to that afternoon, and the national discourse was initiated not by the president, as was the case with Bill Clinton in 1995 or Barack Obama in 2013, but rather by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt alongside Vice President JD Vance, a rather unexpected duo for such a pivotal moment.
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But the question arises: Why was JD Vance front and center?
After all, he is not the president.
Vance isn’t the one striking deals.
Although JD Vance’s presence seemed inconsequential in the grand scheme of the crisis, there he was, addressing reporters and asserting:
The legislative text is clear, and during an interview, I saw George Stephanopoulos fact-check Mike Johnson’s claims, which were filled with groundless assertions. Essentially, it was just Democrat propaganda. If you scrutinize the text we’ve been provided…
They attempted to activate provisions that would extend healthcare benefits to undocumented immigrants. If you’ve ever visited a hospital lately, as an American citizen, you know the wait times can be staggering, with many in the emergency room often being undocumented immigrants.
These are frequently individuals who may not even speak English. Why are they receiving healthcare benefits funded by American taxpayers? This issue stems from a Biden administration decision that was previously reversed by the Trump administration collaborating with Republican lawmakers. We effectively shut off the financial resources allocated for healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
The Democrats, through their legislative agenda, seem intent on reversing that decision.
Continue reading to uncover the evidence that highlights JD Vance’s misleading claims, and what implications this has for Trump’s conspicuous retreat from the public eye during this crisis.
