White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt sharply criticized Democrats on Wednesday, blaming them for what she called a “reckless and damaging government shutdown” that has disrupted the lives of millions of Americans.<br /><br />“The damage caused by Democrats with this reckless shutdown cannot be forgotten,” Leavitt said during a press briefing, adding that an estimated 5.2 million travellers have had their journeys disrupted as a result of the political standoff.<br /><br />The shutdown — now the longest in U.S. history — has caused widespread delays at airports, temporary furloughs for federal workers, and interruptions in key public services.<br /><br />Republican officials argue that Democrats are prioritizing political gamesmanship over national stability, while Democrats accuse the Trump administration of refusing to negotiate in good faith.<br /><br />#KarolineLeavitt #WhiteHouse #GovernmentShutdown #DonaldTrump #USPolitics #Democrats #Republicans #BreakingNews #PressBriefing #LeavittStatement #TravelDisruption #PoliticalCrisis #WashingtonDC #APT
