Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, US Representative for Georgia's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, US Representative for Georgia's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Andrew Clyde, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Georgia's 9th district since 2021, has expressed his views on various political matters through social media posts in early December 2024. His comments cover topics including defense appointments and federal Medicaid funds.
On December 4, 2024, Rep. Clyde highlighted the confirmation of Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense by stating that "43 Republican Senators voted to confirm Lloyd Austin as Joe Biden’s Secretary of Defense." He further remarked on the potential appointment of Pete Hegseth to lead President Trump's Department of Defense by saying, "Confirming American patriot Pete Hegseth to lead President Trump’s DOD shouldn’t be an issue."
Later that day, Clyde showed support for Pete Hegseth with a brief statement on social media: "Keep up the fight, @PeteHegseth! "
On December 5, 2024, Rep. Clyde addressed the use of federal Medicaid funds in relation to gun rights issues. He stated that "Federal Medicaid funds have no place advancing the Left’s anti-gun agenda." He introduced his legislative initiative, the Medicaid Fund Integrity Act, aimed at preventing what he perceives as misuse of taxpayer dollars and safeguarding Second Amendment rights.
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