‘Congress members get paid, janitors don’t’ in US shutdown: Fact check

In a recent podcast, former presidential assistant Dan Koh claimed that while Congress members continue to receive their pay during the US government shutdown, janitors do not. This statement raises important questions about the implications of government funding and the treatment of essential workers. Understanding the truth behind such claims is crucial as it highlights the disparities in how different groups are affected during a shutdown, prompting discussions about fairness and accountability in government.