Mike Johnson Slams Democrats Over Tax Cuts, Federal Paychecks and Government Shutdowns: 'Democrats are on the Side of Crazy'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) accused Democrats of opposing Republican-backed tax cuts and causing prolonged government shutdowns that disrupted pay for federal workers. Johnson Slams Democrats Over Tax Cuts On Monday, in an X post, Johnson criticized Democrats over taxes, federal pay and government shutdowns. "Democrats OPPOSED helping Americans keep more of their hard earned money," he wrote, adding that Democrats "BLOCKED paychecks for hundreds of thousands of hardworking Americans for nearly four months!" Johnson contrasted the Democratic record with the Republican approach, writing, "Republicans deliver REAL, POSITIVE solutions." He also blamed Democrats for two government shutdowns, writing, "Democrats delivered the two LONGEST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS in U.S. history." Johnson concluded by framing the political divide as "common sense vs. crazy," adding, "Democrats are on the side of CRAZY every time." Democrats OPPOSED helping Americans keep more of their hard earned money — AND — they BLOCKED paychecks for hundreds of thousands of hardworking Americans for nearly four months! Republicans deliver REAL, POSITIVE solutions. Democrats delivered the two LONGEST GOVERNMENT… pic
) accused Democrats of opposing Republican-backed tax cuts and causing prolonged government shutdowns that disrupted pay for federal workers. Johnson Slams Democrats Over Tax Cuts On Monday, in an X post, Johnson criticized Democrats over taxes, federal pay and government shutdowns. S. " Johnson concluded by framing the political divide as "common sense vs.
" Democrats OPPOSED helping Americans keep more of their hard earned money — AND — they BLOCKED paychecks for hundreds of thousands of hardworking Americans for nearly four months! Republicans deliver REAL, POSITIVE solutions. com/KLAd3x0FMS — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 23, 2026 Read Also: Trump Says Government Shutdown Would Hurt Economy As Funding Fight Drags On GOP Promotes Tax Breaks In April, the National Republican Congressional Committee launched a digital ad campaign across 14 competitive congressional districts in 11 states, promoting tax breaks from the 2025 tax and spending bill, including no taxes on tips and overtime.
The campaign came ahead of Tax Day as President Donald Trump and the White House promoted the provisions. " Last month, Sen. " In July, Rep. " Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published editors.
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