Hoodline: California Rep. Laura Friedman Defends Democratic Stance on Government Shutdown on Fox News

In a move to counter the Republican narrative on the current government shutdown, California Representative Laura Friedman took to Fox News over the weekend to vehemently defend Democratic efforts to maintain crucial services like SNAP and accessible healthcare amid the impasse.

This airtime was notably grabbed following House Majority Whip Tom Emmer's attempt to place the blame squarely on the shoulders of Democrats, a point which Friedman was quick to rebuff live on television, according to the Washington DC Office.

The congresswoman's words were direct, refusing to concede any ground until she was certain that constituents would not be left in the lurch.

"I'm not going to sign anything until I am absolutely convinced that my constituents can get their medications, can go see a doctor. And right now, I don't have that. They’ve refused to come back to Washington, D.C. — so that’s what it’s going to take to get my signature," she stated in a segment that has sparked considerable dialogue.

The full interview can be witnessed through the Washington DC Office's official release.

Moreover, Rep. Friedman did not shy away from criticizing President Trump's priorities during the shutdown, which she deemed misaligned with the urgent needs of the American people. With a tone of marked disapproval, she highlighted the contrast between the struggles faced by many Americans and the President's preoccupations, telling Fox News viewers: “Instead of scrambling to fill people’s EBT cards and make sure they don’t go hungry, we’ve got a president who spent half the night tweeting photos of his new gilded bathroom so that he can be comfortable when he goes and has a poo,” as per the Washington DC Office. This particular remark caught fire on social media, racking up over 1.6 million views on Instagram alone.