Transcript: West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 9, 2025
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The following is the transcript of the interview with West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the Republican Governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisey, who joins us from Charleston. Good morning to you, sir. GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY: Hey, good morning, Margaret. Good to be with you. MARGARET BRENNAN: So your state has one of the highest poverty rates in the country.
AI Summary
Main Idea: West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his state is using emergency steps to help residents during the shutdown while blaming Democrats in Congress for blocking a deal to reopen the government.
Key Points:
- Morrisey said West Virginia has sent $13 million to food banks and activated the National Guard to help keep people from going hungry.
- He said the Trump administration has been cooperative and praised its support for the state during the shutdown.
- He argued that the shutdown could end quickly if enough Democrats voted for a clean short-term funding bill.
- Morrisey defended Trump’s rural health plan, saying it is meant to improve care in West Virginia and reduce long-term costs, even as hospitals warn of major losses.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
SNAP cuts or shutdown delays could leave low-income households and rural communities short on food aid, while state and federal fights may add uncertainty for taxpayers and patients.
Positive Impact
West Virginia’s food bank funding and rural health money could help keep people fed and improve care for patients in hard-hit areas.
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- Primary:
- Major:West Virginiastate
Candidate Entities6 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Governor Patrick MorriseypersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central interview subject; his actions and stated position on SNAP, the shutdown, National Guard use, and federal coordination.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - West VirginiastateMajorEvaluated
The state government is a central actor through its food bank funding, National Guard activation, and response to.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
Cited as a major political actor whose administration and remarks on SNAP and the shutdown are directly discussed.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Chuck SchumerpersonContextCandidate
Mentioned as a key political figure in the shutdown standoff, but only in quoted argumentation.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - West Virginia Hospital Associationnonprofit / NGOContextCandidate
Named as a relevant stakeholder in the rural hospital funding discussion, but not a central actor in the.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - MarylandstateMinorCandidate
Mentioned for Governor Moore’s comparison on federal repayment concerns; secondary context only.
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