Three weeks later, Ruiz still won’t own his shutdown
October 21, 2025
Three weeks of Raul Ruiz’s shutdown. Three weeks of excuses, finger-pointing, and failed leadership. Republicans voted to pay the troops, reopen the government, and President Trump had to step in to protect America’s heroes.
“Democrats like Raul Ruiz put politics ahead of paychecks. President Trump showed leadership; Ruiz showed contempt.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez