1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

Every day the government remains shut down, ordinary Americans suffer — and it’s eroding what little faith people still have in Washington. You were elected to serve Missourians, not to capitulate to a wannabe felon dictator. It’s time to show leadership. Stop holding the country hostage for political gain. Each day this shutdown drags on, it damages families, the economy, and the very credibility of your party. If Republicans think voters will forget by the midterms, they’re mistaken — this chaos will define them. Why aren’t you speaking out against the corruption that’s become normalized? The blatant violations of the Hatch Act, the misuse of office for personal power — these are not minor lapses, they are betrayals of public trust. Missourians expect integrity, courage, and independence from their representatives. Do your job. Stand up to the corruption and open the government now.