Democrats Forced a Shutdown to Appease the Radical Left

Washington, D.C. - The federal government entered a shutdown today after Democrat leaders in Washington rejected a clean, commonsense funding extension supported by President Trump, Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, and House Republicans.

The legislation, known as a Continuing Resolution, would have kept the government open through November 21st, ensured pay for our troops and border agents, protected veterans' programs, and allowed critical services to continue for South Carolina families.

Instead, Democrats walked away from the deal and demanded nearly $1.5 trillion in radical left-wing spending: including funding for DEI programs overseas, healthcare for illegal immigrants, and cuts to rural hospitals.

"This is a Democrat Shutdown, plain and simple. President Trump, my Republicans colleagues, and I stood together to keep the government open for the American people," said Congresswoman Sheri Biggs. "Democrats chose to shut it down over their woke wishlist and for political games. Meanwhile, our troops, border agents, veterans, and families are left to suffer. It's shameful, and the people of South Carolina deserve better."

The continuing resolution rejected by Democrats was virtually identical to short-term funding bills they supported thirteen times under the Biden Administration. Their refusal to support the same type of extension now shows a dangerous level of partisanship aimed at undermining progress and causing chaos.

Congresswoman Biggs remains committed to working with her Republican colleagues and President Trump to deliver real solutions, not political stunts, for South Carolina's Third District and the nation.