Law enforcement, the FBI continues to lock up bank robbers and human traffickers and terrorists, Border Patrol and ice, they continue to protect us and secure our border. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, all of that continues [during a shutdown]. VA benefits, all of that continues. So 82 to 83% of the federal government keeps going. Every cabinet secretary is required to designate among each of their employees who is essential and who is not essential. (07:44–07:48)
CLAIM
Asserts that Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid continue during a government shutdown.
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