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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Rep. Laura Friedman Condemns GOP-Led Shutdown at LA Press Conference

Rep. Laura Friedman (Democrat, 30th District) strongly criticized the Republican Party for leading the federal government shutdown during a press conference at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center on the 3rd at 11 a.m.

Rep. Laura Friedman speaks at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center press conference on government shutdown
Rep. Laura Friedman speaks at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center on the 3rd, criticizing the Republican Party over the federal government shutdown. The Korea Daily/Sangjin Kim

The event included patients who receive support through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and members of the hospital’s medical staff.

During her remarks, Friedman said, “President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have hinted at cutting subsidies instead of protecting affordable healthcare benefits.”