The world of late-night television was buzzing Monday night as comedians expressed their outrage towards the Democratic Party for its recent actions. A handful of senators decided to align with Republicans to push forward a deal to fund the government, potentially wrapping up what has been the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
“I can’t believe this!” exclaimed Jon Stewart during an episode of “The Daily Show.” He lightheartedly reminded viewers about the recent Democratic government shutdown, exclaiming, “And what’s the deal? The Democrats! Remember them? They were the ones who initiated the shutdown just last month!”
A total of eight senators—seven Democrats and one Independent—joined hands with the GOP to pass a plan designed to end the shutdown. Among these were Senators Angus King (I-Maine), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), along with Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the Senate’s number two Democrat.
Stewart noted the irony in their actions, saying, “They totally folded on the shutdown barely a week after smashing election results earlier this month!”
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Stephen Colbert took a jab, emphasizing, “Sure, the shutdown was a tough time for many Americans, but gosh, it led to absolutely nothing!”
In a colorful remark, he suggested that Shaheen crumbled “like a granola bar in your backpack” under the pressure.
Seth Meyers also used his platform to scold Democrats, questioning why they decided to retreat in front of President Donald Trump. He highlighted how polls showed public support leaning towards the Democrats and said, “Just as it seemed like they were about to gain the upper hand, they caved. What gives?”
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Meyers specifically called out Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has been facing calls for removal after the recent vote. In response to Schumer’s insistence that they weren’t giving up, he stated, “Come on, you’re not fooling anyone. You can’t wave a white flag while claiming you’re still in the ring!” He gestured toward the unrelenting protests against Trump, low approval ratings for the president, and accolades for Democratic victories, concluding, “And yet the Senate Democrats thought, ‘Oh great time to fold!'”
“I even got a fundraising email from the Democrats right after all this. It said, ‘Seth, it’s urgent! Can you pitch in five bucks? We promise to do nothing with it!'” he added, inciting laughter from the audience.
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Kimmel wasn’t shy in sharing his frustration with Schumer’s decision, comparing the Senator’s actions to a tired parent negotiating with their child. He commented, “At his age, Chuck Schumer should be a pro at resisting pressure. It’s as if he had every right to assert ‘no means no,’ yet there he was merely allowing things to slide back to normal, like the laptops are suddenly back on the dinner table—even after saying no! It was such a huge give-in, Bruce Wayne could probably have bought it!”
While Schumer along with the Democratic caucus previously insisted they wouldn’t reinstate the government without solid commitments regarding expiring Obamacare subsidies, the expected deal never came to fruition. Instead, the votes lent support to the promises from Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), which were on the table since the get-go— a mere pledge to examine legislation concerning those subsidies.
The Senate successfully pushed the newly adjusted continuing resolution late Monday night. As part of the arrangement, the government is set to be reopened until January 30, which includes reinstating pay to those furloughed federal employees, alongside measures ensuring job security for federal workers during future shutdowns.
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Contributions to this report came from Fox News’ Alex Miller and Elizabeth Elkind.
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