Challenges Faced by Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician): Obstacles and Turning Points
A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician)'s life and career.
Brian Fitzpatrick is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania since 2017. Representing districts including Bucks County, he is also an attorney and former FBI agent. He initially represented the 8th district, and later the 1st district from 2019 onwards.
2016: Fitzpatrick criticizes mixed signals regarding Russian interference
In July 2018, Fitzpatrick said he was "frankly sickened by the exchange" between Trump and Putin. He criticized the "mixed signals" that the Trump administration was sending regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election.
April 2018: Fitzpatrick urges Trump to allow Mueller investigation
In April 2018, Fitzpatrick stated that Trump should stop attacking the FBI and allow Robert Mueller to complete his investigation, arguing against judging an institution based on the actions of a few individuals.
July 2018: Fitzpatrick criticizes Trump's Helsinki Summit exchange with Putin
In July 2018, Fitzpatrick criticized the "mixed signals" that the Trump administration was sending regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election, stating that Vladimir Putin had "manipulated" Trump at the Helsinki Summit and he was "frankly sickened by the exchange".
July 2019: Fitzpatrick condemns Trump's remarks about the Squad
In July 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of four Republican House members who voted to condemn inflammatory remarks made by then-President Trump about the Squad, a group of Democratic U.S. Representatives.
2019: Fitzpatrick votes against Trump's impeachment
In 2019, Fitzpatrick voted against the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.
2020: Trump endorsement controversy
In 2020, after LevittownNow.com obtained audio of Donald Trump endorsing Fitzpatrick's re-election, Fitzpatrick's office removed the publication from its press release list.
May 19, 2021: Fitzpatrick votes to establish January 6 commission
On May 19, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick joined all Democrats and 34 other Republicans in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
October 21, 2021: Fitzpatrick votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress
On October 21, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of nine House Republicans to vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress.
2021: Fitzpatrick votes against Trump's second impeachment; introduces censure resolution
In 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's second impeachment. Before the vote, he introduced a censure resolution against Trump condemning the rhetoric that led to the January 6 Capitol attack.
2022: Fitzpatrick neglects pre-primary interview
In 2022, Fitzpatrick neglected to participate in a pre-primary interview with LevittownNow after his office removed the publication from its press release list in 2020.
2023: Fitzpatrick attends ceremony marking Capitol attack anniversary
In 2023, Fitzpatrick reportedly was the only House Republican to attend a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, calling the attack a "terrible day that we can never let happen again".
