Rep. Sykes Statement On New House Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement after House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the new Speaker of the House.
“I’m disappointed that after three weeks of House Republicans fighting amongst themselves and forcing Congress to a standstill, they have chosen to elect an extreme House Speaker that supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election, wants to criminalize abortion nationwide, and has worked to slash Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid,” said Rep. Sykes. “People in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District deserve a Speaker of the House who will work together with any member to find common ground and bipartisan solutions— not someone who will double down on partisan politics meant to distract and divide us.
“However, no matter who the Speaker of the House is, I remain committed to working for my constituents and focusing on the real issues that matter to them, such as providing Israel with the resources it needs to defeat Hamas, reaching a spending agreement so we can keep the government open and critical services running for Northeast Ohioans, lowering costs for everyday Americans, and keeping our communities safe. I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are ready to put people over politics and do the same.”