Shutdown narrative could be avoided if Republicans ‘gritted their teeth’: Guy Benson

Published April 1, 2026 11:49am ET



Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Democrats’ “internal politics” are to blame for the partial government shutdown, arguing that Democrats have a desire to “posture” opposition to President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“We had the record-breaking government shutdown last year and now another new government shutdown thanks to Democrats this year because of their internal politics,” Benson said on Fox Business’s The Evening Edit. “Even if it’s largely symbolic, this is what the Democrats are up to.”

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