You're assuming these ppl are real journalists... Not access seeking hacks

And govt shutdowns have always worked out well for those deemed responsible right?

When constituents realize what they lost and how much they rely / like govt services, pressure mounts and reversals on strategy are pretty immediate.

Maybe u need to figure out how things actually work...

While I agree with his role, it's important to note that there is a difference btw views and facts. The facts here are not contestable and that should be made explicitly clear to the audience. Conflating the two is a disservice