Now is not the time to hold the American economy hostage. President Trump was elected to restore common sense and expand secure, reliable, and affordable energy. Congressional Democrats obstructing the government from opening shows they prioritize everything but the will of the American people.

"Just incredibly irresponsible for Schumer to worry about his own re-election and not the 340 million Americans that count on the efforts of our military and all of our departments. It's truly offensive." -U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

The Trump administration is working tirelessly to keep energy prices down, drive innovation forward, and maintain our nuclear stockpile. Congressional Democrats halting those efforts is beyond irresponsible.