Van Jones Praises Bill Maher Criticizing Kamala Harris Amid Government Shutdown Debate

President Donald Trump criticized Fox News and correspondent Peter Doocy for allowing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to blame Republicans for the government shutdown, accusing the network of biased coverage against Republicans and himself. Meanwhile, left-wing political strategist Van Jones and comedian Bill Maher openly criticized Democratic leadership and Vice President Kamala Harris, with Maher mocking Harris's new book and Jones expressing frustration over Democratic strategies amid the ongoing shutdown. Democrats blame the shutdown on Trump and the GOP's refusal to agree on a funding bill, while Republicans hold a slim majority and require some Democratic support to pass their version. Maher condemned the Republican focus on dismantling healthcare, calling it a "bizarre obsession," whereas Jones criticized Democrats for using the shutdown as leverage without clear prospects for success. Both Maher and Jones highlighted the difficulty Democrats face in connecting public pain from the shutdown to the Trump administration. The political stalemate reflects deep divisions within and between parties as the government shutdown continues over disagreements on healthcare funding and budget negotiations.