But today, the torch she holds as a beacon to others, a symbol, could literally go dark. Not because of an act of God or a horrific storm or a flood hurricane, but literally because Donald Trump and the Republicans in Washington forced a government shutdown. extinguishing all hope that Washington could find a path to avoid inflicting pain on millions of Americans. I want to be very clear. (02:26–02:32)
CLAIM
Asserts that Donald Trump and Republicans are responsible for the government shutdown.
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