Miranda Devine: The Shutdown Is About to Get Nasty

In a gripping interview on The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, Miranda Devine warned that the government shutdown is heading into dangerous territory. She highlighted growing disruptions—airport delays, SNAP benefits running dry, and fears of looting in major cities—as signs that the situation is deteriorating fast.

Devine said that while Donald Trump has offered to negotiate, Democrats appear to be embracing the shutdown for political leverage. She argued that the pain being felt by everyday Americans is being weaponized for partisan gain.

The conversation also touched on her Pod Force One interview with Senator JD Vance, where they discussed foreign policy flashpoints—including rumors of potential U.S. military strikes inside Venezuela. Devine noted that Vance expressed concern about escalating tensions and the lack of transparency from the Biden administration before his exit.

Her bottom line: the shutdown isn’t just gridlock—it’s a crisis with real-world consequences, and the political gamesmanship is making it worse.