Sen. Andy Kim says he’s open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies

Summary

Speaking on Meet the Press, Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) warned that Republicans shouldn’t count on Democratic support for a continuing resolution before the March 14 deadline.

He criticized Trump’s efforts to dismantle agencies like USAID and the Department of Education.

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) echoed concerns over agency budget cuts.

Kim stressed that if a shutdown occurs, Republicans should be blamed for failing to govern.