Republicans head to swanky 5 star resort as government shutdown looms
As the government threatens to grind to a halt in a shutdown that both side are blaming on each other, The Daily Beast reports Republicans are planning swanky, five star vacations at a five star luxe resort in Sea Island Georgia.
Should the shutdown happen, essential government workers from federal agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration and the military will be working without pay, while non-essential workers will be halted completely.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the official campaign organization of the U.S. Senate Republicans, is heading to an October 3-5 getaway at the Sea Island Resort, The Daily Beast reports.
According to the event invitation obtained by Politico, while Americans face a devastating government shutdown, Senate Republicans will pay $500 to $600 to attend the festivities.
Among the activities: a welcome dinner, a Saturday “General Session” and nightly drinks receptions — plus an afternoon filled with golf, pickleball, fishing, shooting and lawn games.
The resort also features a spa, as well as three championship golf courses.
While the Daily Beast asked Republicans and the White House if this weekend still plans to go on in the event of a shutdown, they have yet to reply.
Though Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told Meet the Press Sunday that firings did not have to happen, the Trump administration has said that it’s prepared for mass firings of federal workers in lieu of furloughs.
The 35-day shutdown in December 2018–January 2019, during the first Trump presidency, cost the government $5 billion, and furloughed 380,000 employees.
