Williams Tries To Deceive With Half-Truths
In Brandon Williams’ recent newsletter he mentions that “the House of Representatives voted on a measure which would have funded the government for six months, but the bill failed, with 206 Democrats voting against avoiding a government shutdown.” What he didn’t mention was that 14 Republicans voted against the bill as well! He also failed to mention that it originally was a bipartisan effort until Speaker Johnson added clauses promoted by Trump, to change the time frame to six months and to add a provision that required people to show citizenship in order to register to vote. That requirement is just for show since we already need to prove citizenship! Trump encouraged the Republicans to “shut the government down” if the bill didn’t have those provisions.
The Pentagon, (as well as many Republicans) believes that shutting down the government is bad governance and detrimental to our country’s interests. But Trump is willing to play with my and your health, welfare, education, transportation and defense to further his own ambitions. And it appears that Brandon Williams is willing to do whatever the schoolyard bully wants, in order to stay in his good graces. That means even going against the Pentagon’s wishes – despite William’s supposed support for our troops and defense! I am tired of the half-truths and brown-nosing! Let’s get a new Representative in the House – John Mannion – who will stand up to bullies, no matter what party, and vote for the people he represents and the good of our nation!
Lewellyne Blanchard
Utica
