Democrats are planning a luxury Napa Valley retreat to Hotel Yountville as government shutdown looms. (Google Maps)
The retreat, was also said to include dinner at the expensive Staglin Family Vineyards, an organic estate known to be one of Napa’s premier winemakers.
Attendees will include Gillibrand, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and other Democrats. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich, is also expected to attend, a Democrat briefed on the plans told Politico.
In a statement to the Daily Caller, Alyssa Brouillet, spokesperson for GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, criticized Stevens for "running off to wine and dine in California" while Michiganders brace for potential paycheck disruptions.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, allegedly invited lawmakers to a two-day Napa Retreat at Hotel Yountville. The senator is hoping to lead the Democrat campaign arm for 2026. (Getty Images)
"If it was outrageous for Trump, it’s hypocritical for Senate Democrats," the GOP strategist told the outlet after Democrats had criticized Trump for heading to the Ryder Cup Friday at Bethpage.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas also shared news of the "invitation obtained by Playbook for a Napa Retreat" on X.
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So far, the DSCC has not disclosed the retreat’s costs, nor clarified whether the event would be canceled if a shutdown persists.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan for comment.
Emma Bussey is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Before joining Fox, she worked at The Telegraph with the U.S. overnight team, across desks including foreign, politics, news, sport and culture.
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