Speaker Don Scott Statement on Trump Firing Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates, Don Scott, released the following statement on Trump’s mass firing of federal workers amid a shutdown.
“In a very cowardly way, Republicans are hurting Virginia families by laying off workers on a Friday afternoon. Trump and Republicans forced this shutdown because they refused to protect Virginians from skyrocketing health care premiums. Virginians could see their monthly premiums increase as much as $2,000 if Republicans don’t come to the table. But instead of working with Democrats to reopen the government and keep families covered and costs low, they’ve doubled down — deliberately choosing to inflict maximum pain on Virginians.
“Using people’s livelihoods as a partisan political bargaining chip is a cruel act. These are Virginians who will lose their homes, go without medication, and struggle to put food on the table. This isn’t a game.
“Virginia Republicans continue to stand by and stay silent as Virginians lose their jobs. Time and again, when it’s a choice between Trump and the people they represent, they choose Trump — even as Virginians get hurt.”
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