NEW: Josh Riley Can’t Take the Heat

A new report proves it: Josh Riley can’t take the heat.

After getting roasted in the press for taking credit for funding he voted against, Riley spinelessly cancelled a constituent event.

“Now that out of touch Democrat Josh Riley has been exposed for trying to block critical funding for his own district, he’s refusing to face the very people he tried to hurt with his vote. Riley is a total fraud and a coward.” — NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole

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NY Dem Bails On Event After He Was Caught Touting Bill He Voted Against
Daily Wire
Tim Pearce
December 17, 2025

Democratic Rep. Josh Riley canceled an informal discussion with local Democrats last-minute after taking credit for federal funding for his district that he voted against.

The New York congressman is one of about a dozen House Democrats who have touted funding flowing to their districts as part of a spending package they voted against, but that ended the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States. After a flurry of critical news coverage, Riley last week canceled a meeting with the Green County Democrats the day before it was set to take place.

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Riley’s office did not respond to a request for comment from The Daily Wire.

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Republicans have taken the opportunity to clobber Riley.

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