Democrats, including Oregon U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, are blaming their Republican colleagues for Wednesday’s government shutdown.

Speaking to reporters in a telephone press conference Wednesday, Hoyle accused the Trump administration of gaslighting Americans. She cited communications from Federal agencies blaming quote the “ radical left ” for the shutdown.

She also said the administration is retaliating against blue states by attempting to withhold additional infrastructure funding .

“They want to punish people, punish states that didn't bend the knee, or vote for president Trump,” Hoyle said. “That's wrong, and everyone, no matter what party they're in, should be disturbed.”

In addition to hundreds of the thousands of federal workers being furloughed, some public services cou

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