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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of engineering what he called a "political shutdown" to appease the far-left wing of the Democratic Party — a claim Schumer has denied.

"His relationship with the truth is very casual," Kennedy told " Fox & Friends " on Wednesday.

"He’s nervous as a pregnant nun about losing his re-election to the socialist wing of his party, led by Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez, which is in control ."

KENNEDY CLAIMS DEMOCRATS WANT MILLIONS FOR FOREIGN LGBT PROJECTS, ELECTRIC BUSES TO END SHUTDOWN

The shutdown began earlier this month, leading to travel delays and leaving thousands of federal employees working without pay.

House Republicans introduced sev

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