Senator Schumer’s decision to shut down the government sends a clear message: his priorities lie with providing taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal aliens, instead of the millions of workers and business owners counting on a stable and open government. Schumer’s tactics prove he is caving to his Far-Left base instead of putting Americans first. American Growth Partnership strongly endorses President Trump and Senate Republicans efforts to open the government. We ask Senator Schumer to consider his own words from September 2024: ‘If the government shuts down, it will be average Americans who suffer most.’ He should follow his own advice and support President Trump’s plan to fund the government and keep working for the American people.