Whitesides voted to deny pay to the troops who protect us

October 28, 2025

Military service members are missing paychecks, and families are feeling it. Rent, car payments, and grocery bills don’t stop because Democrats shut down the government. While House Republicans voted to keep pay flowing, Democrats like George Whitesides put politics ahead of the patriots who protect this country.

“George Whitesides’ shutdown is more than a political stunt; it’s a direct hit on the men and women defending our nation. Republicans voted to pay the troops; Democrats voted to stiff the troops.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez