Jeffrey Toobin Says The Government Shutdown Is A Mess, No End In Sight

Jeffrey Toobin is speaking candidly about the ongoing government shutdown, labeling it a radically different situation compared to previous instances.

TMZ spotted the CNN commentator at LAX on Tuesday, where he remarked that this shutdown appears firmly entrenched — indicating that a quick resolution is unlikely. To put it simply: don’t expect a fast outcome.

Toobin warned that genuine hardships are on the horizon … the general public might not notice the effects immediately, but in a couple of weeks, the situation could deteriorate with government workers being compelled to work without pay, facing accumulating expenses, and vital federal services facing delays or even threats of closure.

It’s worth mentioning … earlier this week, congressional leaders had a discussion with President Trump aimed at preventing the shutdown, but Trump shared an AI-manipulated parody video of Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, portraying Schumer boasting about their “woke” ideology and absurd allegations, including a clip with Jeffries sporting a fake mustache and sombrero. This doesn’t seem to bode well for a possible solution.

Regarding air travel, Toobin expressed concerns about the FAA — stating that if air traffic controllers aren’t being compensated, it poses a significant risk, one that will lead to escalation. Watch the video where he elaborates why this shutdown could be more challenging than past experiences.