America First Caucus
America First Caucus | |
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| Founded | April 16, 2021 |
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The America First Caucus is a congressional caucus consisting of conservative[1] Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. It was founded in April 2021 by Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar[2] to be a group that follows "in President Trump’s footsteps".
However, due to harsh responses from the media and the House GOP, the organization's formation has been described as temporarily frozen.[3]
Reactions[edit]
Congressman Matt Gaetz said that he will join the group, saying that "We will end wars, stop illegal immigration & promote trade that is fair to American workers,”[4]
Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert has expressed interest in joining the organization as well.[4]
Alabama Representative, Barry Moore has also expressed an interest in joining.[5]
Illinois Representative, Adam Kinzinger called representatives who join to be stripped of their committees.[6]
The formation of the group was condemned by fellow Freedom Caucus member, Ken Buck.[7]
Utah Representative, Burgess Owens, who is one of two African American Republicans in the House declined to join.[8]
Current members[edit]
- Barry Moore (Expressed Interest in Membership)
- Paul Gosar
- Matt Gaetz
- Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Louie Gohmert
References[edit]
- ↑ "Hard-right Republicans forming new caucus to protect 'Anglo-Saxon political traditions'". NBC News. Retrieved 2021-04-16. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Sheth, Sonam. "GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar create 'America First Caucus' that emphasizes 'Anglo-Saxon political traditions'". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-04-16. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/04/17/marjorie-taylor-greene-calls-off-america-first-caucus-following-backlash/?sh=37f78f9e4198
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Homan, Timothy R. (2021-04-16). "Pro-Trump lawmakers form caucus promoting 'Anglo-Saxon political traditions'". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-04-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2021/04/16/barry-moore-america-first-caucus-office-denies-report/7258645002/
- ↑ Axelrod, Tal (2021-04-16). "Kinzinger: Republicans who join 'America First' caucus should be stripped of committees". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-04-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://twitter.com/RepKenBuck/status/1383215386284363778
- ↑ Solender, Andrew. "America First Caucus Rejected By Right-Wing Freedom Caucus". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-17. Unknown parameter
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