The Democrats are holding the nation hostage in order to create bad news for their Democrat media axis. Think about it. The markets are at record highs. Trump just concluded a triumphant tour of Asia fresh on the heels of peace in the Middle East. And what do the Democrats talk about – their disastrous shutdown. Oh, and the magnificent (privately funded) ballroom Trump is building that has their heads exploding.

Once again today, The Democrats refused to re-open the government. Their approval ratings continue to tank. They’ve mistaken rock bottom for a starting point.

https://x\twitter.com/LeadingReport/status/1983185575021817949

HOLY CRAP! CNN is SHOCKED after learning Republican approval rating SKYROCKETS during Chuck Schumer's shutdown…BRUTAL.

"It's actually UP 5 POINTS since pre-shutdown! The Republican brand HAS IMPROVED!"

"Up 8 POINTS among Independents!"

"Up 12 points with the base!"… pic.twitter.com/qCW5UX3jtH

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 28, 2025

 In an infuriating development, Speaker Johnson exposes that to reopen the federal government, Chuck Schumer DEMANDED “$4 million for global LGBTQI+ awareness campaigns around the world…”

“…$4 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Balkans. They want $2 million for feminist democratic principles projects in Africa.”

“WE’RE NOT DOING THAT.”

“This is motivated purely out of fear. And what do we mean by that? You saw the Democratic leader in the House, Hakeem Jeffries, endorse Zoran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Friday. It was an illustration of what we’re facing here.”

“The Democrats right now fear the far left activists more than they fear air traffic controllers, border patrol agents, American service members and so many others missing their paychecks!”

Democrats have now voted to keep the government shut down 13 times.

They're refusing to open government, pay workers, pay our soldiers, pay air traffic controllers, and fund SNAP. pic.twitter.com/XJEx3lmCeJ

— Fuzzy Chimp (@fuzzychimpcom) October 28, 2025

Here’s the list:

JUST IN: Democrats have voted to keep the government closed for the 13th TIME.

Here's a list of the NO votes for when Democrats eventually wrongly blame Republicans for the shutdown. pic.twitter.com/Hi9qtADHRO

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 28, 2025