Fitzpatrick Touts His Anti-Corruption Credentials When It’s Convenient, But Won’t Stand Up To His Party When It Matters
This week, excerpts from former Trump administration official John Bolton’s book alleged that President Trump sought help for his reelection from China’s Xi Jinping, and this “is just one of many instances described by Bolton in which Trump seeks favors or approval from authoritarian leaders.”
Noticeably silent in condemning this clear abuse of power? Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. As a reminder, Fitzpatrick has time and again sided with his party instead of voting to hold Trump accountable. And, in order to win “a closer than expected primary challenger from his right,” Fitzpatrick tied himself even closer to Trump.
“Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s silence is simply par for the course. Fitzpatrick claims he’s not beholden to his party and touts his anti-corruption work but, when push comes to shove, he’s backed down time and again from holding the president accountable for his actions,” said DCCC Spokesperson Courtney Rice.
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