The Causes and Consequences of a Prolonged Government Shutdown

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart discuss the possibility of a government shutdown lasting a long time due to Republicans' inability to agree amongst themselves. They also analyze the potential impacts of the shutdown on the economy and public trust in government. Additionally, they highlight the current state of the Republican Party, which they describe as aimless in governing and divided in its priorities, with the dominance of former President Donald Trump.