GOP Rep. Buddy Carter on Government Shutdown, Obamacare, and Socialism

Government Shutdown and Obamacare

• 🎯 President Trump ended the longest US government shutdown by signing a funding bill through January 30th, refusing to give in to what he called Democratic "extortion."
• 💡 Democrats attempted to attach a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies to the funding package, but this failed.
• ⚠️ Congressman Carter criticized Democrats for their stance, stating their actions had "nothing to do with healthcare" and were instead driven by being "anti-Trump."
• 🏥 Carter argued that Democrats have "ruined health care" with the Affordable Care Act, which he believes requires subsidies because it is not working.

Media and Political Tactics

• 📺 Carter accused the media, specifically mentioning CNN, of deflecting from the government shutdown by focusing on other stories like Jeffrey Epstein.
• 🗣️ He stated that Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and John Fetterman, voted 14 times to keep the government closed, using troops and beneficiaries as leverage.

"Mamani Act" and Socialism Concerns

• 💰 Congressman Carter introduced the "Mamani Act" to restrict federal funding to New York City under Mayor-elect Eric Adams, citing concerns about his socialist policies.
• 🚫 Carter believes that taxpayer money should not fund socialist initiatives, distinguishing between essential benefits and funding for promoting socialist agendas.
• ⚖️ He stated that if Adams attempts to implement socialist policies, the flow of funds to New York City will be stopped.

Georgia's Tax Policies

• 💸 Carter expressed pride in the Georgia state legislature's exploration of ending the state's income tax.
• 📈 He believes that policies like eliminating sales tax have made Georgia the number one state for business and will keep its economy strong.
• 🤝 Carter suggested that such policies might attract more residents from New York to Georgia.