Summary

Republican members of Congress vying for leadership positions in the 118th Congress will push extreme Trump-style proposals if they gain control of Congress.

  • Kevin McCarthy supports radical Trump-style proposals such as banning abortion after just 15 weeks of pregnancy and using Social Security and Medicare as bargaining chips during a possible Debt Ceiling fight.
  • Steve Scalise supports radical policies like cutting Social Security and Medicare and has sponsored bills to declare embryos and fetuses legally human from the moment of conception.
  • Elise Stefanik has supported President Trump’s most radical ideas, including defending his praise for Vladimir Putin and refusing to commit to continuing aid to Ukraine if Republicans take control of Congress.
  • Jim Banks is leading the charge towards Social Security and Medicare cuts under a Republican congress as Chair of the Republican Study Committee which proposed the cuts to both programs’ benefits.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)

Kevin McCarthy Supports Radical Trump-Style Proposals Like Banning Abortion After Just 15 Weeks of Pregnancy And Potentially Using Social Security And Medicare As Bargaining Chips Around A Potential Debt Ceiling Fight

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)

Steve Scalise Supports Radical Policies Like Cutting Social Security And Medicare And Has Sponsored Bills To Declare Embryos And Fetuses Legally Human From The Moment of Conception.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

Elise Stefanik Has Supported President Trump’s Most Radical Ideas, Including Defending His Praise For Vladimir Putin And Refusing To Commit To Continuing Aid To Ukraine If Republicans Took Control Of Congress.

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN)

Jim Banks Is Leading The Charge Towards Social Security And Medicare Cuts Under A Republican Congress.

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