RNC Statement on Impending Democrat Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters released the following statement ahead of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown at midnight tonight:

“After shutting down the government for 43 days last fall, Democrats are once again holding hardworking Americans hostage to advance their far-left political agenda,” said Chairman Gruters. “They’re defunding law enforcement, FEMA, and TSA — putting public safety at risk to appease their radical base. Voters won’t forget which party chose to defund law enforcement when they cast their ballots this November.”

Background:

• Last night, Senate Democrats voted to shut down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), cutting off money for critical agencies including FEMA, TSA, CISA, and the Coast Guard at midnight.
• Because of Democrats’ shutdown, frontline personnel responsible for disaster response, aviation security, and cybersecurity are being forced to operate with fewer resources.
• Republicans previously secured long-term funding for ICE through 2029 in the Working Families Tax Cuts (“One Big Beautiful Bill”), ensuring immigration enforcement continues despite Democrats’ shutdown.