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, who represents Indiana's 8th Congressional District, used his social media platform to comment on the ongoing government shutdown, which he refers to as the "Schumer Shutdown." In a series of posts made on October 10 and 11, 2025, Messmer expressed concern about the impact of the shutdown on military personnel and families in Indiana.
On October 10, Messmer posted: "Day of the Schumer Shutdown! Pay our troops NOW!" Later that day, he highlighted local effects by stating: "The #SchumerShutdown is already beginning to wreak havoc on Hoosier families in #IN08 and across Indiana. Worse yet, our brave servicemembers are about to miss their next paycheck on Monday. My thoughts in this week's Messmer Report https://t.co/fwfkgfiUQq"
Continuing his criticism into the following day, Messmer wrote: "Day of the Schumer Shutdown! What’s “better” for Chuck Schumer is horrible for Hoosier families! https://t.co/ijaKhXnd3c" on October 11.
Government shutdowns can occur when Congress fails to pass appropriations legislation funding federal government operations and agencies. During such periods, many federal employees may be furloughed or required to work without pay until funding is restored. Members of the U.S. military are among those affected if a shutdown extends over scheduled pay periods.
Messmer's remarks reflect ongoing partisan debate over responsibility for government funding lapses. The phrase "Schumer Shutdown" attributes blame to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, consistent with rhetoric sometimes used by Republican lawmakers during budget impasses.
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