GOP newcomer who toppled Cory Mills sets sights on fraud, inflation as he heads to Capitol Hill
Cory Mills, R-Fla., in the Republican primary in August, expressed optimism that lawmakers from both parties could find common ground on addressing fraud and rising costs, arguing that voters sent a clear message during Tuesday's midterm elections.
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- FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN DIAGNOSES GOP'S BLUE TSUNAMI LOSSES: 'WE FAILED TO MAKE THEM THINK WE CARED ABOUT THEM' Beyond fighting fraud, Elijah pledged to restore a spirit of public service to Congress, criticizing lawmakers who use their positions to enrich themselves.
- Elijah, a former Central Florida sports broadcaster, made his remarks amid heightened scrutiny of fraud involving taxpayer-funded federal programs across the country.
- Elijah said voters "made it loud and clear to both parties" that they "want change, they want inflation to come down, and they want life to become a little easier.
EXCLUSIVE: Florida Republican congressman-elect Ryan Elijah told Fox News Digital that he is heading to Washington with an "appetite" to crack down on fraud, protect consumers and tackle inflation, while calling for bipartisan cooperation in the incoming Congress.
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- "I'm going to lean into consumer protection — that's something I fought for my whole life — and lean into fraud," Elijah told Fox News Digital.
- So I think both parties need to look at that." Elijah also emphasized that members of Congress represent "100% of the people in their district, not just 50%," arguing that bipartisan solutions are necessary to restore public trust and accountability in Washington.
- He also expressed interest in serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, describing it as "a great way to bring projects back to my district." Elijah said his district has "so much growth ahead of us," arguing that a seat on the committee could help address its infrastructure needs.
- "Members of Congress should not sit on a committee and be able to trade stocks, and that is something that I would support if it moves forward in the next Congress," he continued.
- The incoming lawmaker addressed the challenges facing Republicans after losing control of Congress in the midterm elections, urging his party to remain united.
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