Last week, I returned to Washington as the House of Representatives stood in session. Outside of the day-to-day operations of Congress, the nation witnessed an extreme meltdown from Democrats as billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk, purchased Twitter.
The outrage and temper tantrums showcased by the Left following the announcement of Musk's purchase show their opposition to true freedom of speech. For years, the progressive leaders in charge of Twitter have censored, banned, and silenced conservative and independent voices for simply disagreeing with their radical "woke" agenda. To elite Democrats, Elon Musk represents free speech and independent thought—a direct threat to their intentional scheme to cancel conservative Americans. This purchase signals a turning of the tide. With conservatives now free to push & fight back against misleading Democrat narratives, no longer are Leftists able to censor the opinion of their political opponents, neighbors, and fellow Americans. After years of political suppression, Musk's purchase of Twitter marks the hopeful return of free speech to a politically neutral social media experience.
Additionally, the White House recently announced the possibility of President Biden canceling federal student loans. This call to erase student loan debt is solely a political move intended to avoid a complete shellacking in the midterm elections. By canceling student loan debt, the Biden administration is forcing two-thirds of Americans who didn't go to college to pay for the minority of Americans who choose to seek higher education. Newsflash, nothing in this world is free. Everything in life comes with a price, and anyone claiming otherwise isn't telling the truth. The hardworking men and women of America's working-class should not have to pay off the debt of those who choose to take out debt to pay for their degree.
Based on this logic, a handyman in Scranton, Pennslyvania, will be responsible for paying off the debt of a Women's Studies major in San Francisco. Just as bad, this move will force people like me and countless others who paid off their loans to now pay off the loans of others. This idea is unAmerican and will likely head to the courts to determine the constitutionality of absolving billions of personal debt by the federal government.
Furthermore, as our nation faces record inflation and gas prices and concerns of a recession, a policy of this nature is extremely irresponsible. As a solid constitutional and fiscal conservative, I will do everything in my power to prevent this policy from gaining traction and hold those accountable for advocating these reckless policies.
Continue reading below for an update regarding legislation on Capitol Hill, must-see interviews, and more!
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Last week, Rep. Donalds issued the following statement denouncing the Biden administration's plans to create a "Disinformation Governance Board" to "combat" so-called misinformation.
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Last week, I addressed Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform about their blatant negligence in their oversight power by relitigating the deadly mid-2000s opioid crisis while completely IGNORING the Biden-inducted fentanyl crisis killing countless Americans as we speak.
Watch my full testimony by clicking below:
Rep. Byron Donalds Testimony in House Committee on Oversight and Reform
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Last week in the House Small Business Committee hearing, I questioned the Administrator of the Small Business Administration about the impact of Biden's economic policies on America's small businesses.
Watch the complete committee questioning below:
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ICYMI: Last week, I joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the White House once again playing the blame game in regards to the Biden Price Hike, DeSantis signing legislation ending lifetime tenure for professors in Florida, and more.
Watch the interview below:
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When the corporate media falsely reported that border officials were whipping migrants, the White House immediately commented.
Now, as a member of the TX National Guard has tragically passed away due to Biden's failed open-border policies, the White House is shamefully silent.
Watch my full interview with Stuart Varney, host of "Varney & Co" discussing this administration's hypocrisy when it comes to the border, by clicking below.
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Last week, I joined "The National Desk" to discuss the disastrous consequences of canceling student loan debt, the Biden administration planning to end Title 42, and more.
Watch the full interview by clicking below:
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Last night, I joined The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton to discuss Democrats' theatrical style of governance on Capitol Hill and beyond.
Watch the full interview by clicking below:
Last week, I joined The Evening Edit to discuss the economy and the media's frustration with our founding documents.
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The deadline to submit artwork for the annual Congressional Art Competition is May 4th!
All current high school students are eligible to participate in the competition and submit artwork to one of my congressional offices, in either Collier County or Lee County, no later than 12 PM on May 4, 2022. The theme of this year’s competition is “American Beauty.”
The Congressional Art Competition judging ceremony will be held on May 5, 2022, at 5 PM at the Estero Recreation Center in Estero, Florida.
For entry and submission details, I encourage all interested participants to please visit my website and Facebook page.
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Serving the hardworking men and women of Florida's 19th Congressional District is my distinct honor and privilege. It's time Washington works for our community's values, and every day I will always strive to ensure your government is working for you.
Sincerely,
Byron Donalds
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