Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Congressman Mark Messmer, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 8th district, used his social media platform to repeatedly comment on what he described as the "#SchumerShutdown." Messmer posted a series of tweets in early October 2025 referencing this phrase.
On October 3, 2025, Messmer wrote "#SchumerShutdown https://t.co/Q1K3p3z3W5". He continued this theme on October 6 with two additional posts: "#SchumerShutdown https://t.co/dLDvUTRZOV" at 12:00 p.m., and later that day at 6:00 p.m., "#SchumerShutdown https://t.co/wga7T33uST".
The use of the hashtag "#SchumerShutdown" refers to a political narrative attributing responsibility for government shutdowns to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Such terminology has been used in past budget impasses when partisan disagreements led to lapses in federal funding and temporary closures of government services. Congressional leaders often assign blame for shutdowns as part of broader messaging strategies during negotiations over federal appropriations.
Messmer's comments are part of a longstanding tradition where lawmakers publicly frame government shutdowns to highlight or criticize opposing party leadership, especially during periods of heightened fiscal negotiations.
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