I just spent my first week back in Washington, D.C. since President Trump began his crime crackdown, and I have one thing to say: when it comes to cities overrun by crime, it’s time to send in the troops.
Folks, when I arrived at Union Station, I couldn’t believe how safe and clean it was. Never had I been able to walk through that area without being surrounded by homelessness, garbage, and criminal activity. God Bless the National Guard for the patriotic work they’re doing to make D.C.’s streets safe again. God Bless President Trump for having the bravery to do what decades of Democrat leadership never could: put hardworking Americans before criminals.
Already, violent crime is down 45%, carjackings have plummeted 87%, and overall crime has fallen 15% in less than one month.
Those aren’t just statistics. Those are lives being saved and improved thanks to the bold actions of this President to restore law and order in our nation’s capital.
Remember, this is the city where two Israeli embassy workers were murdered. The city where a congressional intern was shot and killed. The city where a member of the administration was violently mugged. Despite Democrats railing against these measures, looking to protect the criminals at the expense of law-abiding Americans, the results speak for themselves, and the people of D.C. are better off today than they were a month ago.
And after seeing the success in Washington, D.C., I agree with President Trump that we need to be looking at other cities that could benefit from this law enforcement strategy. Cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and New York are ripe for this kind of intervention. What shocks and disgusts me is seeing Democrat mayors and governors refuse to cooperate with this administration to protect their citizens.
I was the mayor of Pooler, Georgia, one of the best jobs I ever had. In that role, it was my responsibility to keep my community safe. I understand the important part mayors play in ensuring that their cities are protected, and I can say with confidence that those individuals who are putting criminals first are failing in their duty to protect the people they were elected to serve.
Fortunately, President Trump isn’t allowing their incompetence to stand in the way of cleaning up our nation’s streets. He has signaled that he is ready to send the National Guard into Baltimore and Chicago with or without cooperation from state and local officials, and I fully support him in this effort.
When our President was elected, he pledged to do two things: make America safe and prosperous again. He made us more prosperous with the passage of the Working Families Tax Cut, which put $3,000 back in Georgians’ pockets, and he is making us safer by securing the border and cleaning up our cities.
Once again, promises made, promises kept. |
In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss the disgusting, anti-American rhetoric Rep. Rashida Tlaib spewed at a pro-Hamas rally in Michigan.
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Monday, September 1, 2025: I’m back in Washington on Sunday as I have a couple of in-studio live interviews. I begin with CNN as I am joined on a panel on State of the Union hosted by Brianna Keilar with Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO), Scott Jennings, and Kate Bedingfield as we discuss the recent firings and resignations at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other news of the day. Next, I head to the studios of Fox News, where I join anchor Rich Edson as we discuss the Russia/Ukraine conflict, our ongoing budget negotiations in Congress, and our agenda when we get back to work this week. While speaking to Rich before the interview, he reminded me that he worked at WJCL-TV in Savannah in the First District during the early 2000’s. After flying back home yesterday, I’m once again live on Fox News this morning as I join them live to discuss President Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., and potentially to other crime-ridden cities in the country. Later on this Labor Day holiday, I meet with a constituent to discuss state and federal issues. Rep. Carter on Fox News Tuesday, September 2, 2025: I’m headed to Savannah for my return trip to Washington this morning and, during the drive, I have an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) to discuss a letter I sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for them to provide our office with clarity around the review process of Elamipretide, a rare disease drug used for the treatment of Barth Syndrome and other rare mitochondrial disorders. Barth Syndrome is an ultra-rare, lethal, progressive genetic disorder with no known cure or FDA-approved treatment options. It impacts 150 known individuals in the United States, and we are aware of at least six individuals in the state of Georgia. Elamipretide is the first and only treatment in clinical development for the treatment of this disease and has shown strong potential to save and improve the lives of these patients. I also join in on our all staff conference call during the drive. Once back at the Capitol, I head to the House Triangle near the Capitol Plaza, where I join my colleagues with the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC) for a press conference to discuss President Trump’s executive orders to send National Guard troops to police the streets of Washington, D.C., and potentially other crime-ridden cities in our country. Once back in our office, I have a series of meetings with staff, including a legislative team meeting, a district staff video conference, and a scheduling team meeting. Afterwards, I have a live interview on Washington Watch with my good friend and former congressional colleague, Jody Hice, as we discuss the crime crackdowns in major cities ordered by President Trump and other news of the day. Next, I meet with our communications team before having a virtual call with our communications consultant. After heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week and afterwards pay tribute to a pillar of the Richmond Hill community, Theron Darieng, who recently passed. After the tribute, I remain in the Chamber and speak during a special order highlighting the positive impact the Working Families Tax Cut Act (formerly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act- OBBBA) has had, and will have, on our economy. Rep. Carter speaks about the National Guard Wednesday, September 3, 2025: After an early morning meeting off Capitol Hill with members of the Administration’s political team, I head back to the Capitol for our weekly GOP Conference meeting. Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Major General Bobby Christine from Georgia who has been appointed the 43rd Judge Advocate General of the U. S. Army, Mason Howell from Thomasville who, at 18 years old, won the 125th U.S. Amateur Golf Championship recently, Atlanta developer extraordinaire Tom Cousins who recently passed, and former University of Georgia College of Pharmacy professor Flynn Warren who recently passed. Afterwards, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health Subcommittee hearing on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Next, I have a phone conference with the CEO of Publix to discuss pharmacy legislation before meeting with the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) to discuss the current trade relationship between Brazil and the U.S. After a meeting with various energy trades including the Energy Workforce and Technology Council, I meet with the Coordinator of Transatlantic Cooperation of Germany to discuss German business investments in Georgia. Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and, once back in my office, meet with a constituent to discuss the current political situation in Syria. After filming this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing, I have a phone interview with the Detroit News to discuss a resolution I have introduced to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MG) for antisemitic comments and cheering on terrorism. Next, I have a phone interview to discuss the Congressional App Challenge that our office participates in before heading off Capitol Hill for a couple of meetings. Once back at the Capitol, I head to the House Chamber, where we have our second and final vote series of the day. Rep. Carter recognizes Major General Bobby Christine Thursday, September 4, 2025: After our weekly GOP Doctors’ Caucus meeting, I head to an E&C member meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week. After a call with the FDA to discuss the aforementioned status on the approval of ultra-rare disease drug Elamipretide, I have a call with the Forest Landowners Association to discuss legislation I am sponsoring to help sustain private landowners. Next, I head to the airport and fly to Atlanta, and then head to Gainesville, where I visit Bend Bioscience to learn more about the cutting-edge pharmaceutical work they are doing. Rep. Carter meets with German Coordinator of Transatlantic Cooperation, Mr. Metin Hakverdi Friday, September 5, 2025: I’m up early and live on Newsmax this morning as we discuss averting a potential government shutdown and the change of name of the Department of Defense back to the Department of War. Next, I have a conference call with my Chief of Staff and District Director before heading to the airport and flying back to Washington. Once back in our office, I have a call with newly appointed Southern District U.S. Attorney Meg Heap to discuss the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation that led to a raid by Homeland Security yesterday. After a virtual meeting with our office consultant, I head to the White House, where I am honored to be part of the first group to attend a function at the recently completed Rose Garden Club, where the large central grass panel in the Rose Garden has been turned into a patio, developing a space dedicated to hospitality. Rep. Carter at the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Gala |
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