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Elizabeth Warren: “The Trump administration is furloughing over half a million…”

Featuring: Elizabeth Warren, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Massachusetts

Warren on Republicans' Government Shutdown Day 7: "Where Are The Republican Senators?"

Published October 8, 2025 | Video Starts at 07:28

And get this, the White House is furloughing hundreds of staffers because of the Republican shutdown, but they are keeping every single Doge staffer on. In total, The Trump administration is furloughing over half a million workers who work every day to keep our country running. But at least Elon Musk's pals at Doge are safe. And that tells you everything you need to know about the Republican plan. (07:28–07:37)

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Asserts that over 500,000 workers are furloughed by the Trump administration.

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“Republicans shut down the government because they would rather shut down the entire government than lower costs and save health care for…”
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“In Alabama, about 447,000 Americans will see their insurance premiums skyrocket.”
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“In Texas, it is 3.7 million Americans [who will see their insurance premiums skyrocket].”
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“In Florida, it's 4.4 million Americans [who will see their insurance premiums skyrocket].”
Warren on Republicans' Government Shutdown Day 7: "Where Are The Republican Senators?" | Uploaded October 8, 2025 | 05:33-05:39
“Those were the insurance premiums, which will cause about 5 million people to lose their coverage because they just can't afford those…”
Warren on Republicans' Government Shutdown Day 7: "Where Are The Republican Senators?" | Uploaded October 8, 2025 | 06:04-06:13
“Republicans are also cutting health care for another 10 million Americans.”
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