Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday that the ongoing government shutdown is likely to extend beyond this week, blaming Democrats for prioritizing politics over the needs of military and law enforcement personnel now working without pay.
Appearing on “National Report,” Cornyn said Democrats have shown “disregard” for service members and border security officers caught in the middle of the budget standoff.
“What I’m most concerned about is the disregard that Democrats seem to have for people like our military and our Border Patrol and other ICE officers,” Cornyn said. “They continue to work without the prospect of getting paid, and they frankly just don’t seem to care.”
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