In a bold move, 17 Republican members of the House, spearheaded by Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee, have issued a stern letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson to abandon political maneuvering and focus on solidifying President Donald Trump's executive orders into law.
This letter, which was obtained by Breitbart, serves as a sharp critique of Speaker Johnson's perceived lack of urgency in advancing the President's agenda.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the letter underscores the precarious nature of President Trump's transformative policies, which were set in motion upon his return to office on January 20. The lawmakers express concern that these achievements could be easily undone by a future Democratic president unless Congress takes decisive action. "But lets be clear: unless Congress acts, many of these victories are at risk. A future Democrat president could erase them with the stroke of a pen. We cannot let that happen. If we want this new era of American greatness to last, we must codify the Presidents actions into law," the letter warns.
President Trump has made significant strides through executive orders aimed at curbing government waste, dismantling bureaucratic inefficiencies, countering leftist cultural influences, and upholding the rule of law. However, the lawmakers argue that these accomplishments remain vulnerable without the backing of permanent legislation. They commend Trump's efforts to restore fiscal responsibility and reduce the size of the federal government, while criticizing Johnson's leadership for not seizing this historic opportunity to cement these changes.
The letter points out that while the 119th Congress swiftly passed a reconciliation package, the same vigor is absent when it comes to enshrining the Trump agenda. "House Republicans have already introduced numerous bills to enshrine the Trump agendafrom securing the border to reigning in the excesses of the administrative state. We urge you to make this legislation a top priority. If there is anything we can do to move this forward, we stand ready," the letter states.
The lawmakers emphasize the mandate given to them by the American electorate, which is to deliver enduring change rather than temporary solutions. They assert that it is Congress's responsibility to collaborate with President Trump to ensure that the agenda, which both the President and Congress were elected to implement, becomes enshrined in law. "The American people sent us here to deliver lasting changenot temporary relief. It is Congresss duty to work hand in hand with President Trump to ensure the agenda the American people elected this President and this Congress to enact becomes the law of the land. Now is the time to act," they remind Johnson.
This call to action is supported by prominent America First advocates and reflects ongoing conservative dissatisfaction with Speaker Johnson's performance. Critics have accused him of hesitating, making secretive deals with Democrats, and failing to leverage the Republican majority with the decisiveness that voters expect. Political commentator Amuse highlights that the current GOP-controlled Congress has sent fewer bills to President Trump for signing than any Congress in the past 70 years, underscoring the urgency of the lawmakers' appeal.
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