House Majority Leader Steve Scalise criticizes Democrats for a government shutdown, claiming it threatens national security and public safety.
Quiver AI Summary
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, joined by key Republican leaders, held a press conference to discuss the implications of the current government shutdown initiated by Senate Democrats. Scalise stated, "Chuck Schumer needs to stop placating his radical base... and prioritize Americans' safety," highlighting potential threats to homeland security as a consequence of the shutdown.
Scalise criticized Chuck Schumer for allegedly prioritizing his political future over the nation's safety, pointing out that essential workers are not being paid and grants for crucial security operations are not being distributed. He expressed concern over the impacts on federal employees and the potential risks posed to citizens.
The remarks included a call for Senate Democrats to reopen the government, asserting that a "clean continuing resolution" was available yet not acted upon. Scalise urged for bipartisan negotiations to ensure ongoing support and security for Americans, emphasizing that "we stand ready" to work collaboratively.
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Steve Scalise Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Steve Scalise is worth $8.0K, as of October 16th, 2025. This is the 489th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Scalise has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Steve Scalise Fundraising
Steve Scalise recently disclosed $196.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 325th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 94.9% came from individual donors.
Scalise disclosed $2.1M of spending. This was the 8th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Scalise disclosed $5.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 31st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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