The reactions from the left to Charlie Kirk’s assassination have been vile, to say the least.
Just this past Friday, 58 House Democrats voted against a resolution honoring Charlie’s legacy and condemning his assassination. I called their decision “sick and disgusting” then, and I repeat those words today. Another 38 members of their party cowardly refused to take a stance, choosing instead to vote “present.”
Sadly, this is far from the only time Democrats have spat on this American patriot in the wake of his tragic death.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Somalia) shared a video referring to him as a “reprehensible human being” and comparing him to “Doctor Frankenstein.” She even laughed during an interview about his death. You know, call me old fashioned, but I believe that Members of Congress should be held to a higher standard, and rhetoric like this that incites, even justifies, violence should not be tolerated. That’s why I introduced a resolution to strip her from her committee assignments, because committees are for serious lawmakers, not hate-spewing politicians.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) took to the House floor to call Charlie Kirk “ignorant” and “uneducated,” which is both classist and flat-out wrong.
Jimmy Kimmel used this as an opportunity to spread partisan lies, claiming that the “MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them” and that the right was trying to “score political points from it.” Not only did Tyler Robinson’s, Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin, own mother tell investigators that he had “started to lean more to the left – becoming more…trans rights oriented,” but he is also quoted as telling his transgender partner that he was sick and tired of Kirk’s “hatred.” Sounds a lot like a liberal to me, folks!
Fortunately, Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air following these remarks due to poor ratings. All I have to say about that is, Jimmy, don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
The hatred and vitriol hit our home state of Georgia as well. A liberal professor at Emory University wrote on social media, “Good riddance,” “Should I feel bad that I don’t feel bad about Charlie Kirk?” and then proceeded to misconstrue Kirk’s words, slandering him in the process. While these despicable words can never be taken back, I am proud to say that after I and fellow Georgians called for accountability, Emory University did the right thing and fired this professor. Universities should foster open debate and individual thought, just like Charlie Kirk fought for, not spread hate or indoctrination.
I’m sure you’ve all heard the countless other stories of people being fired from their jobs for showing their true colors and celebrating this heinous act of political violence. It’s sickening to watch people stoop to this level, but it’s also encouraging to see the swift and well-deserved accountability.
On the day of Charlie Kirk’s funeral, a day that he should have been spending at home with his wife and kids, let us honor his legacy by being bold in our conservative and Christian beliefs and rejecting hate in all forms.
To quote a bible verse his wife Erika shared shortly before his death, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Lean on God during this difficult time, as Charlie would, and please join me in continuing to lift his family in prayer. |
On this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss my bill, the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, and its passage out of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Monday, September 15, 2025: On Saturday, I started the day in deep South Georgia in Nahunta in Brantley County where I was honored to speak at the Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) annual meeting. Serving over 42,000+ commercial, industrial and residential customers in southeast Georgia and northeast Florida, Okefenokee REMC is one of 41 electric membership corporations in Georgia that cover over 4.4 million Georgia residents and a large portion of the state’s land area. Afterwards, I head to Clayton in Rabun County in northeast Georgia where I attended the Ninth District Low Country Boil. Georgia has 14 Congressional districts, and the Ninth District covers the northeast corner of the state and includes all or part of 12 counties. On Sunday, I was in Southwest Georgia in Moultrie in Colquitt County as I was honored to participate in the Prayer on the Square in memory of Charlie Kirk that was excellently organized by GOP County Chair Dennis Futch and the county party. Afterwards, I had a live interview on Fox News as we discussed the situation in Ukraine and Charlie Kirk’s legacy. After traversing the state this weekend, I start out at home in Southeast Georgia on St. Simons Island this morning then head to Austell west of Atlanta in Cobb County where I meet with a group that provides emergency power system services throughout the Southeast. Afterwards, I have a virtual call with our communications consultant followed by a virtual call with Research Projects International, a group that integrates medical intervention, telehealth, and EMS connectivity, offering a transformative solution for underserved communities and emergency response systems. Next, I head to Duluth in Gwinnett County northeast of Atlanta where I am honored to speak at the Annual Georgia Faith and Freedom Coalition Victory Dinner. Committed to educating, equipping, and mobilizing people of faith and like-minded individuals to be effective citizens, this great group influences public policy and legislation that strengthens families and promotes time-honored values. Rep. Carter in the Energy and Commerce Committee Tuesday, September 16, 2025: I’m up very early this morning as I head to the Atlanta airport for my return trip to Washington and, once back in our office, head downtown to Fox Studios where I have a live interview on Fox Business to discuss the resolution I have introduced to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar of her committee assignments due to her reprehensible comments regarding Charlie Kirk. Once back on Capitol Hill, I join in on our all staff conference call before meeting with the Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association of Georgia (GIADA) for a brief meeting. Next, I meet with the CEO of a medical device distributor to discuss Medicare coverage policies and reimbursement before meeting with school system representatives from Liberty, Bryan and Camden counties in the First District to discuss funding they receive from Federal Lands (Military/Navy installations). After meetings with our scheduling team and leg team, I head back off Capitol Hill where I speak to the Compounders on Capitol Hill Fly In conference sponsored by The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC). Next, I head back to our office on Capitol Hill and meet with Paul Brown, the newly appointed Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI’s Atlanta Division, before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day. Afterwards, I stay in the Chamber and speak in support of President Trump’s efforts in making Washington, D.C. safer by bringing in the National Guard. Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting with NIADA representatives followed by a meeting with American Pharmacies executive leadership and then head back to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day. Once back in our office, I have a live Newsmax interview to discuss my resolution stripping Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MG) of her committee assignments as a result of her reprehensible comments regarding Charlie Kirk. After heading to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Environment Subcommittee hearing on permitting in the Clean Air Act (CAA), I head to the House Chamber where I have reserved 30 minutes of floor time to pay one-minute tributes for individuals and groups throughout our state. A list of the tributes is included later in this newsletter. Rep. Carter speaks at the Compounders Capitol Hill Fly-in Wednesday, September 17, 2025: I’m live on the radio this morning with my good friend John Fredericks as we discuss news of the day and afterwards head off Capitol Hill where I meet with a midwestern grocery/pharmacy group to discuss pharmacy issues. Once back in our office, I meet with Rafa Laboratories of Israel to discuss Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues, before meeting with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) to discuss tariffs and other issues. Next, I head to an E&C full committee markup before meeting with the Co-CEO of Netflix and then with Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth. I continue office meetings, next with jCyte Inc, an innovator in the cell therapy space, then with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and representatives from APC. After meeting with the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, I meet with the Greater Dalton Chamber and then with my good friend Rick Desai and Pujya Viratswaroop Swami. Next, I head off Capitol Hill and meet with representatives from Publix before heading to a business roundtable CEO reception. Once back on Capitol Hill, I head to the House Chamber for votes. 
Rep. Carter with the Greater Dalton Chamber Thursday, September 18, 2025: We are happy to welcome FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary to our Doctor’s Caucus meeting this morning and, after a great meeting, I head to the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) Democracy Awards Ceremony where our Chief of Staff (COS), Chris Crawford, is honored as the COS of the Year. This is a well-deserved honor, and we are all proud of Chris and appreciative of his leadership. Next, I head off Capitol Hill and am honored to be the keynote speaker at the National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) Policy Symposium. Once back on Capitol Hill, I head to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on breakthrough medical technologies before heading back to our office where I meet with Aurubis Richmond, a copper recycler that recently opened a great plant in Augusta. Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a series of meetings and, once back in our office, film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing and another video. After a series of meetings in our office, including with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board, I head to an E&C Communications and Technology (C&T) hearing on broadband permitting before heading back to our office for more meetings. After heading to the House Chamber for votes, I head off Capitol Hill and attend the Prevent Cancer Foundation 40th Anniversary and Gala. Rep. Carter meets with the Vial CEO Friday, September 19, 2025: After heading to a GPA briefing this morning, I head to our weekly E&C member meeting before heading to the House Chamber where we have our final vote series of the week and pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep our government open and avoid a shutdown. Next, I have a call with our COS and District Director before heading to the airport for my return trip home. Rep. Carter meets with Co-CEO of Netflix |
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In 1946, Georgia experienced a unique political crisis known as the “Three Governors Controversy”. The confusion occurred when three men claimed the governorship simultaneously following the death of Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge. The first candidate was the outgoing governor, Ellis Arnall, who refused to leave office until the matter was settled. The lieutenant governor-elect, Melvin Thompson, claimed the governorship based on his election. Lastly, Herman Talmadge was appointed by the state legislature. Ultimately, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled in favor of Thompson until a special election could be held, in which Talmadge won. |
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