Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado to Leave Congress Early, Citing Dysfunction and Frustration
In a surprising announcement, Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado revealed his decision to step down from Congress at the end of next week. Buck, who has been serving in Congress since 2014, criticized the dysfunction on Capitol Hill, describing it as the worst year during his tenure.
Expressing frustration with the bickering and lack of progress for the American people in Congress, Buck’s departure will shake up the partisan breakdown in the House, where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority. His decision to leave early will further trim the Republicans’ edge in the House, potentially making it more challenging for Speaker Mike Johnson to pass legislation.
Buck made it clear that Trump’s status as the presumptive GOP nominee did not influence his decision to leave Congress. Instead, he cited his desire to get involved in the candidate selection process as a reason for his departure. Last year, Buck announced that he would not seek reelection, citing stagnation in Congress and his party’s election denialism.
Before entering politics, Buck served as a prosecutor with the Department of Justice. His decision to leave Congress early has left many speculating about the future of the Republican Party in the House, as well as the impact it may have on upcoming legislative battles. Stay tuned to White Houser for more updates on this developing story.
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