Ruiz’s shutdown turned Head Start into a horror story for parents

October 31, 2025

Head Start programs serving thousands of low-income kids will run out of money tomorrow thanks to Raul Ruiz. A nightmare will become reality for parents; all because Ruiz chose tricks over treats.

“Head Start shouldn’t be haunted by politics. Raul Ruiz’s stunt is turning classrooms into ghost towns.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez