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Austin Scott: “The disruption of the economy is intentional.”

Featuring: Austin Scott, Republican | U.S. House Georgia, District 8

Rep. Scott speaks at a Rules Committee Hearing on the need to fully fund DHS

Published April 1, 2026 | Video Starts at 08:31

The two individuals are deceased. I wish that it hadn't happened, but, you know, the political theater. Is Chuck Schumer continuing to shut down the government? They're disrupting the economy. The disruption of the economy is intentional. And it's about the next election for Chuck Schumer. And that's all it's about. And with that, I yield. Oh, God. (08:31–08:35)

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