House Speaker Mike Johnson just threw a wrench into Senate Democrats’ latest shutdown maneuver — and he’s not apologizing for it.
Speaking alongside fellow GOP lawmakers Tuesday, Johnson confirmed he flatly rejected Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s “secret” offer to hash out a deal behind closed doors to reopen the government.
“Republicans cannot and will not solve it in a backroom deal. Chuck Schumer has been suggesting that four leaders go into a smoke-filled backroom like in the old days and create this solution. It’s not a possible thing to do,” Johnson said.
Johnson made it clear that Republicans are done playing games with Democrats’ old-school Washington tactics. “It was never appropriate. It’s not possible to put on a continuing resolution because it’s such a complex issue,” he continued.
He doubled down on his position that Democrats are the ones holding the government hostage — not the GOP. “As soon as Chuck Schumer reopens the government, all of our members will have an opportunity to engage in the very important discussion of how to make Obamacare affordable,” Johnson added.
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