Democrats Charge Americans $14 Billion for ‘Leverage’

October 29, 2025

The Congressional Budget Office said the Democrat Shutdown could cost the economy $14 billion, potentially becoming the most costly political stunt in history.

“Democrats call it ‘leverage.’ Everyone else calls it lunacy. Their political games are burning billions while Americans are paying the price.” — NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella

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