Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2026

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician).

Brian Fitzpatrick is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania since 2017. Representing a district including Bucks County and a part of Montgomery County, he previously worked as an attorney and an FBI agent. His congressional tenure began in the 8th district, later transitioning to the 1st district in 2019. Fitzpatrick's background includes law enforcement and legal expertise prior to his political career.

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2016: Changed position on presidential candidate

During the 2016 election cycle, Brian Fitzpatrick initially said he would support the Republican presidential candidate chosen by primary voters in the 8th District. After Donald Trump became the nominee, Fitzpatrick reneged and said he would not vote for either major party candidate and wrote-in Mike Pence.

July 2019: Voted to condemn Trump's remarks about the Squad

In July 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of four Republican House members who voted to condemn remarks that Trump had made about the Squad, a group of Democratic U.S. Representatives, all of whom were women of color.

2019: Voted against Trump's first impeachment

In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's first impeachment.

2020: LevittownNow.com audio of Trump endorsing Fitzpatrick's 2020 re-election

After newsite LevittownNow.com obtained audio of Trump endorsing Fitzpatrick's 2020 re-election, Fitzpatrick's office removed the publication from its press release list.

2021: Voted against Trump's second impeachment

In 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's second impeachment but introduced a censure resolution against Trump that condemned the rhetoric that led to the January 6 Capitol attack.

2022: Fitzpatrick did not participate in interview with LevittownNow.com

Brian Fitzpatrick himself also neglected to participate in a pre-primary interview with LevittownNow in 2022.

December 17, 2025: Voted Against Protect Children's Innocence Act

On December 17, 2025, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of four Republicans to vote against the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would ban access of gender-affirming care to minors.