Tim

Our Grand Old Party (GOP) needs to take an honest look at where we go from here. Americans gave Republicans a governing trifecta and a mandate to put America First, economically and internationally. While there are some genuinely good results, there were important failures. Republican leaders repeatedly told Americans the economy was doing just fine, even as the cost of housing, groceries, and everyday necessities continued to strain family budgets. When the median home costs six times the median household income, telling people everything is affordable if you just work harder is insulting. Gaslighting did not lower the cost of gas, homes, or healthcare. I opposed the Iran War from day one. The young Americans who could be asked to fight our wars are among its strongest opponents. These same young adults are Americans having the American dream stolen from them. That’s our base and our future! Central planning doesn't work for economies or for politics. Washington cannot effectively dictate what voters care about or who their candidates should be. We had the mandate to tackle inflation and government waste, fraud, and abuse, but lacked the political will (or unity) to deliver. Speaker Johnson accepted some responsibility with dignity and swiftly stepped aside. I respect his example. We cannot expect different results from the same leaders. We remain in the majority until January 3, 2027. Republicans should be on offense through the end of the year, fighting for the principles and policies that won us the trifecta in 2024. Let’s keep calm and defend freedom. There is no substitute for victory.