FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 1, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT: 

e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement:

“From the moment Donald Trump took office, he and his administration have been on a relentless crusade to make this nation less affordable, less equitable, and less like the America we love with all our hearts. This ongoing government shutdown is simply the culmination of those efforts so far. The American people are not fools. They see that Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, and they know the responsibility to fund the government is on the majority’s shoulders. If Republicans cannot keep the government open without Democratic votes, they should have a meaningful dialogue with our leaders rather than insult them with crude, racist caricatures for applause on social media.

The Democrats started this fight united against Republicans’ cruelty, and we will remain united until that cruelty is defeated. We will not accept any outcome that allows countless Americans to lose their healthcare, and we will not accept any outcome where working people pay more so billionaires can pay less. Despite the shutdown of the federal government, know that my offices in both Washington and Brooklyn will remain open to support constituents of New York’s 9th Congressional District who may need assistance during these perilous times. We will continue to serve you and your families, and we will continue to be there when you need us most. If you require our assistance, please do not hesitate to reach us by visiting my website, or by calling my Brooklyn office at (718)287-1142 or my D.C. office at (202)225-6231.”

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