Sen. Ruben Gallego on the Shutdown: “Americans Deserve Better”

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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joins Terry Moran to discuss the human toll of the government shutdown — and what comes next for 24 million Americans whose healthcare premiums could double. From federal workers showing up at food banks to families facing rising costs, Gallego warns of the long-term consequences of political brinkmanship. As a Marine veteran, he also reflects on patriotism, leadership, and the danger of turning the military on our own citizens. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Terry Moran welcomes Sen. Ruben Gallego 00:31 – Federal Workers Hit Hard: “People Are Showing Up at Food Banks” 01:06 – Back Pay & Bills: “Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Risk” 02:52 – Healthcare Premiums Could Double for 24 Million Americans 04:54 – “This Isn’t About Winning — It’s About People” 06:00 – Chicago & the National Guard: The Dangers of Militarization 09:05 – Patriotism & Power: “Real Leaders Don’t Turn the Military on Americans” 12:28 – Risk of Violence and Loss of Trust 13:54 – Closing Thoughts and Farewell #GovernmentShutdown #RubenGallego #TerryMoran #Politics #Democracy

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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joins Terry Moran to discuss the human toll of the government shutdown — and what comes next for 24 million Americans whose healthcare premiums could double.From federal workers showing up at food banks to families facing rising costs, Gallego warns of the long-term consequences of political brinkmanship. As a Marine veteran, he also reflects on patriotism, leadership, and the danger of turning the military on our own citizens.⏱ Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Terry Moran welcomes Sen. Ruben Gallego00:31 – Federal Workers Hit Hard: “People Are Showing Up at Food Banks”01:06 – Back Pay & Bills: “Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Risk”02:52 – Healthcare Premiums Could Double for 24 Million Americans04:54 – “This Isn’t About Winning — It’s About People”06:00 – Chicago & the National Guard: The Dangers of Militarization09:05 – Patriotism & Power: “Real Leaders Don’t Turn the Military on Americans”12:28 – Risk of Violence and Loss of Trust13:54 – Closing Thoughts and Farewell#GovernmentShutdown#RubenGallego#TerryMoran#Politics#Democracy

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