Tea Party Patriots Action Press Releases
Tea Party Patriots Action Urges Mayorkas to Fire Secret Service Director
Atlanta, GA – Today, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle about the Service’s failure to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “This is simple: Director Cheatle admitted today that the Secret Service experienced a ‘colossal failure’ in failing to prevent the assassination attempt against former President Trump. Additionally, she told ABC News after the shooting that ‘the buck stops with me.’ Given these two facts that Director Cheatle herself admits, she should not be working at the top of this critical security agency. Yet she refuses to resign. Consequently, her direct superior, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, must fire her. “The fact he hasn’t fired her in the nine days since the shooting is further evidence that he, too, should be fired, and that the House was right to impeach him. “Our President, our DHS Secretary, and our Secret Service Director are completely out of touch and grossly incompetent. The American people deserve so much better.”
Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Lauds Trump for Selecting J.D. Vance for V.P.
Atlanta, GA – This afternoon, former President Donald J. Trump selected Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice-Presidential running mate. In response, Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund President Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund is excited by President Trump’s selection of Senator Vance to serve as America’s next Vice President. Grassroots conservatives are already energized by the presidential race, and Vance’s selection will deepen that enthusiasm. Vance, like Trump, is not a career politician; he is someone who has been successful in multiple venues of life. And like Trump, Vance is someone who throughout his life has been an advocate for the forgotten men and women of this country – the people Washington ignores and looks down upon. Senator Vance will be an outstanding Vice President, an historic upgrade over the disastrous Kamala Harris. The Trump-Vance ticket is the winning ticket in 2024.”
Tea Party Patriots Action Applauds Judge’s Dismissal of Trump’s Classified Documents Case
Atlanta, GA – Today, Judge Cannon dismissed the entire federal criminal case against former President Trump over his handling of classified information. Cannon concluded that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Judge Cannon made the right decision, and we applaud her for it. There is no question that Jack Smith’s appointment was illegal, making his indictment against Trump illegal. The only question was whether Judge Cannon would have the courage to dismiss the indictment. She did. This is a big win not just for Trump, but also for the rule of law. The Democrats’ weaponization of government against conservatives must come to an end.”
Tea Party Patriots Action Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity
Atlanta, GA – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Trump v. United States, in which the former President argued he is immune from prosecution on charges stemming from actions he took while serving as president. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “This is a win for former President Trump, and a big defeat for the Democrats who have been weaponizing the government against Trump to interfere in this year’s election. “The Supreme Court has weighed in — presidents must have immunity for their core functions and official acts. “We thank the Supreme Court for recognizing the importance of presidential immunity. The ruling is also a fresh reminder about the importance of the Supreme Court as the American people consider who their next President should be.” For more information or any press inquiries, please contact TJ Winer at [email protected]
Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Reacts to Trump Victory in Debate
Atlanta, GA – Tonight, former President Trump won the first presidential debate against President Biden. In response, Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund President Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Tonight, President Trump delivered a strong and positive contrast to President Biden on the issues that matter most to grassroots conservatives and all Americans – inflation, the border crisis, crime, and corruption. Biden’s left-wing policies have caused tremendous economic suffering, made Americans less safe, and hurt America’s position in the world. Biden’s attacks on Trump fell flat, with Trump successfully contrasting the success of his four years in office with Biden’s miserable four years. Trump won the debate, plain and simple. “Over the next four months, Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund will continue mobilizing activists to get out the vote in support of a second term for President Trump because we know the historic stakes in this election. Every day matters, and we will do everything we can between now and Election Day to ensure the integrity of this election and educate and motivate conservatives for victory.”
Tea Party Patriots Action Urges House to Hold Garland in Contempt of Congress
Atlanta, GA – As soon as today, the House will vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for his refusal to produce subpoenaed audio recordings of President Biden’s interviews with special counsel Robert Hur over Biden's mishandling of classified information. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Tea Party Patriots Action urges every House Member to vote in favor of holding Attorney General Garland in contempt of Congress. There is no legal validity to President Biden’s assertion of privilege over the audio recordings of conversations in which the transcripts have already been released. For months, Garland has refused to turn over the recordings, even though the House committees are well within their legal rights to demand and receive them. This is just the latest example of Garland’s abuse of power, covering up for the ‘Big Guy.’ The appropriate recourse is to hold Garland in contempt of Congress.” This week, Townhall published Ms. Martin’s op-ed, The House Must Vote “Yes” on Holding Garland in Contempt of Congress. To read it, click here. For more information or any press inquiries, please contact TJ Winer at [email protected]
Tea Party Patriots Action Slams Biden for Executive Order on Border Crisis
Atlanta, GA – Today, the Biden administration issued a new executive order allowing the president to close the border in between ports of entry when there is an average of 2,500 crossings a day over a seven day period. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “This is a joke. In the early days of his presidency, Joe Biden reversed his predecessor’s immigration policies — as he had promised to do while campaigning for the presidency in 2020 — and the result was predictable: Over seven million illegal aliens have settled in our country since Biden took office. Now, with voters listing immigration as the most important issue facing the country, according to most polls, Biden is pretending to do something about it in order to garner some positive headlines. It won’t work. “Joe Biden has had the power to stop the border invasion all along; all he has to do is enforce existing law. He won’t do it. And today’s action , even if fully enforced (which it won’t be, if history is any guide), would still allow more than 1.7 million illegal immigrants to enter our country every year with the approval of the Biden administration — on top of the one million immigrants who come here legally. “Despite Joe Biden’s actions today, the invasion continues, putting the physical safety of our people at risk, leaving us wide open to the possibility of a new terrorist attack, and potentially jeopardizing the integrity of our elections.”
Tea Party Patriots Action Slams Guilty Verdict in Trump Case
Atlanta, GA – Today, former President Trump was found guilty by a New York City jury for unlawful bookkeeping. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “This is a disgraceful, inexcusable verdict. This case should never have been brought to trial in the first place. The D.A. never explained the underlying crime, and his political motivations were clear — he was elected after having promised to ‘get Trump’ during his election campaign. Judge Merchan was equally abysmally biased, issuing absurd jury instructions that make the verdict vulnerable to appeal. The jurors themselves clearly were either biased, given the overwhelming liberal make-up of Manhattan, or did not understand the law. What we’re left with is an unprecedented day in American history: A presumptive presidential nominee convicted for a made-up crime to weaken him in an election campaign. President Biden and the Democrats are smiling today. But Trump will prevail come November, and the tables will turn. The Democrats should be careful what they wish for.”
Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Speaks at Johnson-Roy Presser Advocating Only Citizens Vote Bill
Washington, DC – Today, Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action, along with, Cleta Mitchell from FAIR Elections Fund and others, joined Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Mike Lee, and Rep. Chip Roy at a Capitol Hill press conference to support Rep. Roy’s only citizens vote bill, the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” (SAVE Act). The press conference was the launch of the Only Citizens Vote Coalition. Jenny Beth Martin’s prepared remarks are below. To watch video of her remarks, click here and scroll to the 18:53 mark. “My name is Jenny Beth Martin, and I am the Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action, which represents three million supporters, donors, and grassroots activists. “I am here today to stand with Speaker Johnson and Congressman Roy and the other members of Congress and leaders of grassroots organizations to declare our support for the SAVE Act. “And while I’m at it, I’ve been asked by Ken Blackwell, the Chairman of the Conservative Action Project, to declare his support for the bill, too. He couldn’t be with us today. “Three months ago, we commissioned a national poll, conducted by John Mclaughlin, President Trump’s pollster. His findings were not surprising to those of us who have been working on election integrity at the grassroots level for the last several years. Overwhelming majorities of the American people believe only U.S. citizens should vote, and overwhelming majorities of the American people believe proof of citizenship should be required to register to vote. “That is exactly what the SAVE Act does – it amends the Motor Voter law to require that States obtain documentary proof of citizenship before they can register someone to vote. “It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote. but just because something is illegal doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. If you’re not a citizen, it’s...
Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman & Leaders from Only Citizens Vote Coalition Joining Speaker Johnson, Rep. Roy at Capitol Hill Presser Supporting Rep. Roy’s Election Integrity Bill TODAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at 11:00am ET, Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action, along with, Cleta Mitchell from FAIR Elections Fund, and others, will join Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Mike Lee, and Rep. Chip Roy at a Capitol Hill press conference to support Rep. Roy’s election integrity bill, the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” (SAVE Act). The press conference will be the launch of the Only Citizens Vote Coalition. Other leaders from the coalition will also be speaking at the press conference. The SAVE Act strengthens current law by requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections. Former President Trump and Speaker Johnson endorsed the bill at an April 12 press conference. The Only Citizens Vote Coalition consists of more than seventy local, state, and national organizations and citizen leaders who believe that only U.S. citizens should be allowed to vote in any American election—local, state, and federal-- and that proof of United States citizenship must be required to register to vote. The organizations are pledging to work together to educate our fellow citizens on the importance of citizen-only voting and ensure the enactment and administration of laws and practices at all levels of government to prevent noncitizen registration and voting. More information about the threat of noncitizen voting can be found on the Coalition’s website: https://www.onlycitizensvotecoalition.com WHO: Speaker Johnson Congressman Chip Roy Senator Mike Lee Cleta Mitchell (FAIR Elections Fund) Jenny Beth Martin (Tea Party Patriots Action) Stephen Miller (America First Legal) Ken Cuccinelli (Election Transparency Initiative) Rosemary Jenks (Immigration Accountability Project) Andy Roth (State Freedom Caucus Network) WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: Today, May 8 at 11:00 am ET WHERE: House Elm Site (directly across the plaza from the South Door) NOTE: Press interested in attending must have equipment pre-set by 10:00am ET for a security...