Republicans Threaten Nuclear Option: ‘Shut Down the Border or Shut Down the Government’

By
Andrew Rodriguez
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OPINION | This article contains the author's opinion.

House Republicans threaten to vote against government funding if border security measures aren’t included in the recent deal.

The deal, agreed upon by key Democrats and Republicans, has faced criticism from conservative House members who are considering a government shutdown if spending isn’t tied to preventing illegal immigration.

Several Republican representatives have voiced their opposition, emphasizing the need for border security and expressing reluctance to fund the Biden administration’s policies. (Trending: Joe Biden Sets New Presidential Record)

“SHUT DOWN THE BORDER OR SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT. Democrats are shamelessly lying to the American people by claiming the border is secure — all while streamlining a criminal invasion. SHUT IT DOWN,” Republican Rep. Eli Crane wrote online.

“I have zero interest in funding a Biden Administration actively removing our national borders,” Republican Rep. Chip Roy said.

“Funding the government should be contingent on the president signing H.R. 2, or its functional equivalent, into law,” Roy added.

“At some point, having the House majority has to matter. Stop funding this spending with an open border!” Rep. Bob Good said.

“This $1.6 Trillion dollar budget agreement does nothing to secure the border, stop the invasion,” Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stated.

“If Biden won’t shut down the border invasion, Congress must shut down the corrupt government that is funding it!” Republican Rep. Mary Miller stated.

“The number one priority is the border,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said. “I think we have to [risk a shutdown for border security]. That’s what the American people demand.”

The ongoing debate reflects the growing concern over increasing illegal immigration and a perceived lack of enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.

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