Today’s Democrat party is closer to reality TV than actual reality. From prime-time, made-for-tv political hearings to hanging out with Jimmy Kimmel, this week’s episode of the Real Democrats of Washington D.C. was one for the books.

President Biden, after a more than 200-day break from press interviews, decided to jump back into the shallow end with an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Biden’s attempt at late night comedy proved how hilariously out-of-touch he is with the issues impacting everyday Americans. 

He openly mocked the inflation crisis, which last month hit a whopping 8.6%. Unsurprisingly, these jokes fell flat, since 9 in 10 people are feeling the sting of inflation (the remaining 10% must work at the White House and ABC).

He re-upped his sales pitch for electric vehicles, reminding Americans that pain at the pump is a means to reach his green new deal goals.

And, he used the free publicity to repeatedly blast Fox News for asking the hard questions that other cable networks are too enamored with his Administration to cover.

After that Wednesday night debacle, the illegitimate January 6th Committee had their own primetime debut. Continuing the cozy relationship between the Democrats and ABC, the Committee hired a former Good Morning America producer to turn their political witch-hunt into a full-blown spectacle.

Last time I checked, real hearings don’t come with commercials and producer credits.

Pelosi made her partisan intentions with this Committee clear from day one when she broke precedent by refusing to seat Leader McCarthy’s Republican appointees. It seems having real Republicans investigate the January 6th atrocities was too much of a risk for her.

When I’m in the First District, the issues people come to me with are inflation, gas prices, the border crisis, and the crime crisis - where is their prime-time hearing?

Democrats and Republicans alike are struggling to make ends meet. We should be coming together and focusing on the issues that unite us as Americans. That’s what I came to Washington to do, and I will continue fighting to resolve the dinner table issues that are important to Georgians – you have my word on that.

Monday, June 6, 2022: On Saturday morning, I had a live virtual interview with Fox and Friends to discuss my trip to the border last week. Later in the morning, I had a live virtual interview with Newsmax to discuss the same.

This morning, I’m on the radio with my friends on the world famous Butch and Bob show in Jesup to once again discuss my border trip before heading to Elba Island in Savannah for a tour of the Kinder Morgan Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import and export facility, Southern LNG. Built in the early 1970’s as an import and storage facility, a $2 billion expansion of the facility to liquefy and export natural gas was completed in 2020 adding ten liquefaction units.

After a great tour, I join in on our all staff conference call while heading to our Savannah district office. Later, I head to Southside Savannah for the weekly Savannah Exchange Club meeting where we hear from Mike Traynor, CEO of Savannah’s Union Mission, as he shares with us the great work this organization is doing for the homeless population in our area.

Next, I head back to our Savannah district office where I have a virtual interview with A Starting Point to discuss the COVID response and the possibility of more relief funding being appropriated by Congress.

Next, I have a meeting with a constituent to discuss a religious exemption for the COVID vaccine followed by a meeting with two constituents with the Savannah Maritime Association to discuss a drift removal program for the Savannah Harbor.

After a phone conference with my former House colleague, Ed Royce from California, to discuss legislation regarding compensation for terrorist victims in Afghanistan, I head to Jekyll Island in Glynn County where I attend the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet. Among the honorees this year are the owners of Southern Soul Barbeque, Pat Cooper from Hodnett-Cooper and Georgia State Representative Don Hogan.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022: After my flight to Washington this morning, I head to my office to start getting caught up after being away for two weeks before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to former Pooler Pharmacist Al Klein, Jr. who recently passed.

After more work in my office, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading back to my office where I meet with members of the Coastal Georgia Military Affairs Coalition to discuss our meeting with Air Force officials at the Pentagon tomorrow regarding the proposed closure of the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Savannah. The Coastal Georgia Military Affairs Coalition consists of business and government leaders from Chatham, Bryan, and Liberty Counties who advocate for our military facilities in the area.

Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week before heading to downtown Washington where I attend the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Celebration of Service to America Awards Ceremony. Among those nominated for awards is WTOC-TV in Savannah who’s “WTOC Tells Smart Women’s Stories” series is nominated in the television medium market category.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022: I’m up early and on the radio this morning with my good friend Bill Edwards with NewsTalk 1290 in Savannah as we discuss the gun law bills the Democrats are proposing this week in the House.

Afterwards, I head off Capitol Hill where I attend a Healthcare Freedom Fund meeting and introduce my good friend, emergency room physician and Marine veteran Rich McCormick, who is running for Congress in the 6th District of Georgia.

Once back on Capitol Hill, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to the Pentagon where, along with members of the Coastal Georgia Military Affairs Coalition, I meet with Air Force officials to discuss the proposed closing of the CRTC in Savannah. After a great meeting where members of the coalition do an excellent job advocating for the CRTC and explaining its importance to the area, I head back to Capitol Hill where I meet with representatives from the airline industry followed by a meeting with representatives from General Dynamics, the parent company of Gulfstream Aerospace.

Next, I have a meeting with representatives from United Safety Technology, a company leading the charge to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing back to the U.S. They are strong supporters of my Manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Drugs and Excipients (MADE) Act that incentivizes American companies to bring these type of manufacturing jobs back to America.

Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day, and then meet West Point Cadet CDT Graham Hendrickson on the plaza steps for a picture. A 2020 graduate of Benedictine Military School in Savannah, I nominated Graham to West Point and am proud of his success.

After a meeting with my House Colleague, Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), I head back to my office where I meet with my former colleague and good friend, Mick Mulvaney from South Carolina, to discuss budget issues.

Next, I meet with Matt Gay, a Pooler native who grew up with my sons, who is representing the National Grocers Association. Matt comes from a fine family, and it is good to see how he has grown into such a fine young man.

After a meeting off Capitol Hill, I head to the Longworth Office building where I meet with Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-KS) before heading to the House Chamber where we have 18 votes that lasts for 4 hours.

Thursday, June 9, 2022: Our guest speaker for our weekly GOP Doctors Caucus meeting is my good friend, Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3 Axis Advisors and CEO of 46brooklyn Research. Antonio is an expert in the workings of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and drug pricing transparency and makes a great presentation on the deceptive and dishonest practices of PBMs.

Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to former Tybee Island City Councilman Jimmy Burke who passed recently.

Next, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) member meeting before heading to the Plaza Triangle for a Republican Study Committee (RSC) budget launch press conference.

Afterwards, I head to a Select Committee on Climate Change hearing where we hear from officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) before heading to the House Chamber for our last vote of the week.

Next, I head to Grubb’s Pharmacy in Washington where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefings before heading back to my office where I have a virtual meeting with representatives from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

Afterwards, I have a meeting with representatives from the Georgia Nurses Association to discuss healthcare issues in our state before meeting with Amgen US Business Senior VP Ian Thompson.

After a virtual interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss the illegitimate January 6th Committee hearing to be held tonight, I head to the airport for my return trip home.

Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House.