Day 20: McDonald Rivet Started the Shutdown, Stopped Paychecks
October 21, 2025
Three weeks of Kristen McDonald Rivet’s shutdown. Three weeks of excuses, finger-pointing, and failed leadership. Republicans voted to pay the troops and reopen the government. McDonald Rivet voted no, and President Trump had to step in to protect America’s heroes.
“Democrats like Kristen McDonald Rivet put politics ahead of paychecks. President Trump showed leadership; McDonald Rivet showed contempt.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon