As the federal government grinds to a halt, Americans across the nation are left wondering what happens next — and who’s to blame. According to Vice President JD Vance, the answer is clear: Democrats “own this shutdown,” and their spending demands are driving the country toward deeper division and fiscal chaos.
Speaking Wednesday night in a fiery Fox News appearance, Vance took aim at what he called the “Schumer Shutdown,” delivering a pointed critique of Democratic leadership and the growing stalemate in Washington.