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Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald
Good afternoon!
Welcome back to my weekly newsletter, the first of the new year! I hope everyone had a safe and joyous time celebrating the holidays and the new year with loved ones.
I know how busy the last few weeks of December can get, so in this week’s newsletter I want to recap a recent interview I had on Fox Business regarding some 2024 election developments.
ICYMI, at the end of December, a divided Colorado Supreme Court declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
This unprecedented and unfounded decision marks the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate. In an unsurprising but concerning turn of events, we now we see other states rushing to do the same. Following Colorado’s decision, the California Lieutenant Governor urged state officials to do the same as Colorado and “explore every legal option” to kick former President Trump off of the ballot.
The irony is not lost upon me that those trying to kick Donald Trump off the ballot say they are doing it in the name of democracy, while ultimately attempting to rob Americans’ of their right to vote for their candidate of choice.
The ruling is outrageous and runs contrary to America's democratic ideals. Regardless of political affiliation, every citizen registered to vote should not be denied the right to vote for their preferred candidate.
This unprecedented partisan attack on our elections should concern every voter in America.
I trust the U.S. Supreme Court will set aside this reckless decision and let the American people vote for who they want to be President of the United States. If you’d like to watch my full interview on Fox Business, click here.
Have a great week!
- Scott
Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program
ICYMI, my office is still seeking a veteran for a position in WI-05’s Oconomowoc district office. If you or a person you know are interested, I encourage you to apply!
The person chosen for the special position will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.
The Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program was established by the House of Representatives to provide employment opportunities for veterans within member offices.
The program is limited to veterans who meet all of the following requirements:
- Honorably discharged
- Released from active duty within the last six years
- Terminal pay grades at or below E-5, O-3, or W-2
- Veterans promoted to the pay grades of E-6, O-4, and W-3 within 6-months of separation from active duty are eligible, granted they meet ALL other eligibility requirements.
- Veterans who are in receipt of a 20-year or Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) retirement are not eligible for the program.
Click here to learn more about the job posting.
That’s a wrap for this week’s eNewsletter! Follow me on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date on my work for the 5th District of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Scott Fitzgerald
Member of Congress
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