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Vance Claims Brief Shutdown; Blames Democrats' Extremism

10/2/2025

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Vice President JD Vance says the shutdown will be brief.
He says moderate Democrats may defy leadership to reopen it.
Vance blames the 'Schumer/AOC wing' for driving the shutdown.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's social media activity as refreshing and transparent.
She disputes immigrant mistreatment claims, attributes issues to illegal immigration, and defends Jared Kushner's peace efforts.

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Vice President JD Vance says the shutdown will be brief.
He says moderate Democrats may defy leadership to reopen it.
Vance blames the 'Schumer/AOC wing' for driving the shutdown.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's social media activity as refreshing and transparent.
She disputes immigrant mistreatment claims, attributes issues to illegal immigration, and defends Jared Kushner's peace efforts.