Whitesides chose partisanship over patriotism

October 21, 2025

Three weeks of George Whitesides’ shutdown. Three weeks of excuses, finger-pointing, and failed leadership. Republicans voted to pay the troops, reopen the government, and President Trump had to step in to protect America’s heroes.

“Democrats like George Whitesides put politics ahead of paychecks. President Trump showed leadership; Whitesides showed contempt.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez