C-SPAN viewer confronts Johnson about getting her children medication during the shutdown

WASHINGTON — A C-SPAN caller made an emotional plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Thursday to end the government shutdown, saying that “my kids could die” if she can’t afford their medication

Oct 9, 2025 - 19:30
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C-SPAN viewer confronts Johnson about getting her children medication during the shutdown
WASHINGTON — A C-SPAN caller made an emotional plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Thursday to end the government shutdown, saying that “my kids could die” if she can’t afford their medication

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