Kamala needs to let the past go.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire after publicly defending Democrats’ decision to block government funding—even as thousands of American families go without pay during the ongoing shutdown crisis.
In a new interview with The Associated Press, Harris insisted that Democrats are “doing the right thing” by refusing to advance a stopgap bill that would reopen the government. The legislation has now been blocked ten separate times in the U.S. Senate, leaving millions wondering whether the standoff is politically motivated.
Democrats Put Politics Over the People
Harris framed the Democratic blockade as a moral stand, claiming her party is “standing up for working people” and refusing to let Republicans “carry a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans on the backs of working families.”
But critics say it’s just another example of Washington Democrats playing political games at America’s expense. The shutdown—now entering its third week—has disrupted paychecks for thousands of government employees and threatens to slow the economy just as recovery efforts are gaining ground under President Trump’s leadership.
Trump Protects the Military and Law Enforcement
While Democrats stall, the Trump administration has taken action to ensure that the U.S. military, FBI agents, and key Homeland Security staff continue to receive paychecks.
Republicans say this is proof of Trump’s commitment to national security and his refusal to let partisan obstruction put America’s defenders at risk.
Harris Blames Trump, Avoids Accountability
Instead of accepting responsibility, Harris pointed the finger at Republicans, claiming, “The Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They are responsible for the shutdown.”
Yet voters see through the talking points. With Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) preparing a full-year defense spending bill to protect the Pentagon’s funding, it’s clear who’s working to keep America safe—and who’s standing in the way.
Kamala’s Book Tour Backfires
Even as the shutdown drags on, Harris has been busy promoting her latest book, 107 Days, which recounts her failed 2024 presidential campaign. She continues to call herself a “leader of the party,” but many conservatives say her recent remarks show she’s more focused on political theater than on solving problems for real Americans.
Harris’s attempt to use the shutdown as a platform to attack Trump may play well with liberal donors, but for everyday Americans watching their savings shrink, her rhetoric rings hollow.