Gaetz's Controversial Stance on Shutdown and Government Funding Sparks Debate

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has requested that his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown, as he remains opposed to short-term spending agreements. Gaetz's request comes as House Republicans struggle to reach a consensus on government spending before the September 30 deadline. A government shutdown would affect millions of federal workers, including military personnel and civilian federal workers, and disrupt various federal services. Gaetz and other conservatives have opposed short-term funding measures, hindering Speaker Kevin McCarthy's efforts to pass a GOP-only stopgap bill.