Maxine Waters Gets TESTY When Asked if Democrats Are Shutting Down Government Over Healthcare for Illegals (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Mike LaChance

Townhall reports:

As fears of a government shutdown intensify, Democrats are resolutely insisting that American taxpayers should cover healthcare costs for illegal immigrants.

Don’t take just our word for it—consider the statement from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), who articulated the Democratic stance succinctly: “Democrats are demanding healthcare for everybody. We want to save lives. We want to ensure healthcare is accessible for those at risk.”

However, when pressed about her comfort level with a potential government shutdown, Waters became visibly frustrated, retorting, “You keep insisting that this somehow prioritizes non-citizens over Americans—stop it. This isn’t the kind of journalism that’s constructive.”

Witness the exchange in the video below:

Wow! Rep. Maxine Waters seemed to be caught off guard, inadvertently confirming that the Democratic agenda is linked to healthcare provisions for undocumented immigrants.

Q: Are Democrats advocating for healthcare for undocumented individuals?

WATERS: Democrats demand healthcare for EVERYBODY…What… pic.twitter.com/mhmJgnC7d4

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 30, 2025

Of course, Maxine Waters has had her fair share of controversy. Her past remarks still resonate, particularly those from 2017.

Isn’t it ironic? Maxine Waters, who famously urged her followers to confront Trump supporters in public settings, claims others are being divisive. But that’s not divisive… right?

— SKDoubleDub (@SKDoubleDub33) September 30, 2025

In an interesting turn, Waters might have inadvertently let slip the Democratic strategy.

Classic blunder: When challenged, the real motives often come to light. It’s like a game of Jenga—one wrong move, and the entire structure begins to collapse.

— rowdyamerican (@rowdyamerican45) September 30, 2025

This statement might well encapsulate the crux of the impending shutdown—Maxine Waters just confirmed that Democrats are seeking to fund healthcare for undocumented immigrants, a point they typically shun in public discourse. Any shutdown fallout will likely be traced back to Democratic policies in this regard. pic.twitter.com/Lzp7noVwDO

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) September 30, 2025

It appears that the strategies of yesteryears are facing a rough patch in this modern political landscape, don’t you think?