Republicans Protected Troops, Pou Protected Partisanship

October 20, 2025

Three weeks of Nellie Pou’s shutdown. Three weeks of excuses, finger-pointing, and failed leadership. Republicans voted to pay the troops and reopen the government. Pou voted no, and President Trump had to step in to protect America’s heroes.

“Democrats like Nellie Pou put politics ahead of paychecks. President Trump showed leadership; Pou showed contempt.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole