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Senator Aric Nesbitt Criticizes Democrats and Calls for Action from Oakland University

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican member of the Michigan State Senate, posted a series of statements on his social media account on October 10, 2025. The posts addressed ongoing government shutdown negotiations, the impact on military families, and an incident involving a student at Oakland University.

In his first post on October 10, Nesbitt stated: "Democrats have voted to keep the government shutdown SEVEN TIMES now. They can end it at anytime. All they have to do is choose the American people over illegal immigrants."

Later that day, he continued his criticism of Democratic leadership in Washington D.C., writing: "Military families are lining up at food banks because Chuck Schumer and the Democrats in D.C. don’t care who they hurt as long as they protect illegals." This statement reflects concerns raised by some lawmakers regarding the effects of government shutdowns on military personnel and their families.

In a separate post also dated October 10, Senator Nesbitt addressed an incident at Oakland University. He wrote: "I am calling on Oakland University to immediately expel this student and end any financial aid or scholarships they are receiving. This disgusting hatred must never be tolerated in ANY environment, especially our universities." While specific details about the incident were not provided in the tweet, calls for disciplinary action against students accused of hate speech or related conduct have become increasingly common in recent years.

Government shutdowns have periodically affected federal employees and military families across the United States. Lawmakers often debate funding measures tied to immigration policy and other issues during these periods. In addition, universities nationwide have faced scrutiny over campus incidents involving hate speech or discrimination.