GOP Lawmaker Dodges Trump Shutdown Question By Criticizing Reporter's Socks

Rep. Tim Burchett ignored a question about Trump's call for a government shutdown, instead criticizing the questioner's fashion choice of wearing black socks with shorts.
Trump has urged House Republicans on Truth Social not to back down from withholding votes for more federal spending, saying Biden will be blamed for any budget shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell announced a path forward on government funding through November 17.
The Senate continuing resolution includes disaster relief and Ukraine aid, which some House Republicans oppose.
House Speaker McCarthy is working to convince his conference to support a stopgap spending bill and avoid a shutdown before September 30.

Rep. Tim Burchett ignored a question about Trump's call for a government shutdown, instead criticizing the questioner's fashion choice of wearing black socks with shorts.
Trump has urged House Republicans on Truth Social not to back down from withholding votes for more federal spending, saying Biden will be blamed for any budget shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell announced a path forward on government funding through November 17.
The Senate continuing resolution includes disaster relief and Ukraine aid, which some House Republicans oppose.
House Speaker McCarthy is working to convince his conference to support a stopgap spending bill and avoid a shutdown before September 30.