White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to questions about President Biden's limited public involvement in the ongoing Capitol Hill government funding discussions. As a potential government shutdown loomed within hours, Jean-Pierre refrained from discussing contingency plans, describing such questions as hypothetical. She accused Republicans of causing the funding crisis by undermining a previously negotiated deal. Despite the tension, she confirmed Biden's active involvement with key Democratic leaders to avert the crisis. Vice President Harris also remained out of the public eye, canceling a scheduled trip without detailed explanation. Jean-Pierre remained hopeful about avoiding a shutdown, urging Republicans to adhere to the earlier bipartisan agreement. She also commented on former President Trump’s social media remarks about preferring a shutdown to occur under Biden's administration, emphasizing the disruptive role Trump and Elon Musk played in the negotiations. Finally, she warned that a shutdown could complicate the presidential transition process, placing responsibility on Congressional Republicans to ensure a smooth transition.
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