U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican, has issued an ultimatum to GOP leadership in Congress, threatening to withdraw from committees and caucuses until she sees more effective governance. Spartz, while remaining a registered Republican, expressed frustration with the current political climate, stating she wouldn't participate in 'circuses.' Sources suggest her move may stem from her exclusion from the House Ways and Means Committee. Spartz has pledged to focus on government efficiency efforts with the DOGE task force led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican representing Indiana, is giving the GOP leadership in Congress an ultimatum. On Monday, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Spartz said she would 'not sit on committees or participate in the caucus' until she sees that Republican leadership is 'governing.'Spartz said she would stay a registered Republican but continued her post stating 'I do not need to be involved in circuses.
and @RepThomasMassie to save our Republic, as was mandated by the American people,' Spartz said. refers to the Department of Government Efficiency, a task force led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to help cut government spending.Bigger PictureRight now, Republicans have a thin lead over Democrats in the House. Numbers show Republicans hold the majority by 5 seats. Any uncertainty could make things difficult for the GOP and House Speaker Mike Johnson. The pressure is even greater under President-Elect Donald Trump's administration, which has major agenda goals.
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