Day 15: Sykes Put Partisan Politics Over Those Who Protect Us

October 15, 2025

For two full weeks, servicemembers, police, and Border Patrol agents have faced uncertainty thanks to Emilia Sykes’ reckless shutdown. Republicans passed a plan to keep them paid; Democrats blocked it. Only President Trump’s action ensured our troops weren’t collateral damage.

“House Republicans fought for the men and women who wear the uniform. Emilia Sykes fought for headlines.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon