Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., a Republican representative, used his social media platform on September 30, 2025, to comment on the ongoing government funding negotiations, attributing the potential shutdown to Democratic leadership and progressive members of Congress.
In a post made at 14:01 UTC, Murphy stated, “The only reason this nation faces a Shutdown is because @SenSchumer is afraid of @AOC and her band of liberal progressives. #SchumerShutdown2025”.
Later the same day, at 14:30 UTC, Murphy criticized the Democrats’ approach, writing, “Democrats’ plan to shut down the government is a slap in the face to the American people. Government funding needs 60 votes to pass the Senate – rather than passing a clean CR, Chuck Schumer wants to create dysfunction and pin the blame on Republicans and President Trump.”
In a subsequent post at 19:09 UTC, Murphy defended Republican actions in the funding process, stating, “Republicans passed continued government funding with no tricks or partisan gimmicks. Democrats are demanding hundreds of billions in new spending to keep the government open. It’s time Schumer takes responsibility, stands with the American people, and votes to fund the”.
Murphy, who has represented his district since winning a special election in 2019, has consistently secured reelection by significant margins. In 2024, he defeated Gheorghe Cormos with 77.4% of the vote; in 2022, he prevailed over Barbara Gaskins with 66.9%; in 2020, he won against Daryl Farrow with 63.4%; and in 2019, he defeated Allen Thomas with 61.7%.
The ongoing dispute over government funding centers on partisan disagreements in Congress, with Senate approval requiring a 60-vote threshold. Continuing resolutions (CRs) are often used as temporary measures to keep the government operating while longer-term agreements are negotiated.
