Leon Panetta: Shutdown is a “threat” to national security#shorts #shutdown #nationalsecurity

Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown is causing dysfunction in Washington and is a threat to national security [2] - The shutdown necessitates efforts to repair the damage caused by the failure to pass a budget and fund the government [2] - The President received a $130 million check from an anonymous donor to pay troops during the government shutdown [1] - The former Secretary of Defense allocated $8 billion to cover the most recent cycle of troop payments [1] Political Commentary - The failure of both political parties and the President to pass a budget is a concern [2] - Elected officials should govern and solve problems rather than fight each other [3]