Democrats Push $200 Billion in Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
The government shutdown that began this week has real consequences for the American people. And, despite what the mainstream media may tell you, this shutdown is the result of Senate Democrats walking away from a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution that was already passed by the House nearly two weeks ago.
Instead of keeping the lights on with a simple 24-page funding measure, Democrats insisted on attaching a $1.5 trillion partisan wish list to their own version of a continuing resolution and then try to control the narrative through their mainstream media allies. Buried on page 57 of their bill is a provision to repeal taxpayer safeguards in health care, restoring $200 billion in taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants.
Here’s what that means for you:
1. Economic Slowdown
- The Congressional Budget Office estimated the last major shutdown permanently erased $3 billion from the economy.
- Moody’s Analytics projects that each week of this shutdown will shave 0.1% off GDP growth. That’s fewer jobs, slower growth.
2. Seniors and Families Put at Risk
Critical services—including Social Security offices, Medicare assistance, and veterans’ benefits—are jeopardized. Programs like SNAP and WIC, which millions of families depend on for food access, are already at risk of running out of funds.
3. Law Enforcement & Border Security Undermined
Federal law enforcement officers, Border Patrol agents, and correctional staff are being asked to risk their lives without pay. The National Border Patrol Council warns that this shutdown halts mission-critical funding for patrol vehicles, radios, and infrastructure.
4. Veterans Squeezed
Shutdown disruptions threaten access to health care, housing, and suicide-prevention programs that veterans depend on. These aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines.
5. Travel Pain
Expect longer TSA lines, more flight delays, and canceled trips. National Parks and museums are closing, cutting off tourism dollars for local economies. The U.S. Travel Association says the shutdown costs America $1 billion every week.