House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) accused Democrats of opposing Republican-backed tax cuts and causing prolonged government shutdowns that disrupted pay for federal workers.

Johnson Slams Democrats Over Tax Cuts

On Monday, in an X post, Johnson criticized Democrats over taxes, federal pay and government shutdowns.

"Democrats OPPOSED helping Americans keep more of their hard earned money," he wrote, adding that Democrats "BLOCKED paychecks for hundreds of thousands of hardworking Americans for nearly four months!"

Johnson contrasted the Democratic record with the Republican approach, writing, "Republicans deliver REAL, POSITIVE solutions."

He also blamed Democrats for two government shutdowns, writing, "Democrats delivered the two LONGEST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS in U.S. history."

Johnson concluded by framing the political divide as "common sense vs. crazy," adding, "Democrats are on the side of CRAZY every time."

GOP Promotes Tax Breaks

In April, the National Republican Congressional Committee launched a digital ad campaign across 14 competitive congressional districts in 11 states, promoting tax breaks from the 2025 tax and spending bill, including no taxes on tips and overtime.

The campaign came ahead of Tax Day as President Donald Trump and the White House promoted the provisions.

Democrats Target Trump's Policies

Earlier this month, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Republicans over rising costs, tax breaks for wealthy Americans and taxpayer spending on Trump's military campaign against Iran, saying, "Working families are paying the price while Trump and his donors reap the rewards."

Last month, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized Trump's policy agenda, citing cuts to nutrition and health care assistance, tax cuts for the top 1% and increased Pentagon spending, calling it "government by and for the billionaire class."

In July, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused Trump of increasing household costs by $3,500 annually through the Iran war, tariffs and tax policies, saying, "Trump is costing every American family $3,500."

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