US Senator Jim Banks faced backlash after his encounter with a former Health and Human Services employee who was one of up to 10,000 to be fired or laid off. The incident was captured on video and shared widely. In the video, the former employee asked Banks if he was going to do anything to stop what was happening, to which Banks responded with dismissive comments.
After the encounter, Banks posted a video stating his full support for President Trump and their mission to cut government waste. The Associated Press reported on the mass dismissals at the Health and Human Services Department, though no court ruling has been made on the firings.
The former employee, Mack Schroeder, expressed his surprise at Banks’ response, feeling that it was a childish attack. He stated that he approached Banks in a non-antagonistic manner seeking support for constituents. Banks defended his actions, stating that he went to Washington to decrease the size of the government and eliminate wasteful spending.
The incident has sparked controversy and drew attention to the dismissals within the Health and Human Services Department. News 8 reached out to Banks’ team for comment on the interaction, and received a statement emphasizing the need to eliminate wasteful spending and taxpayer-funded positions. This story was updated with an interview with Schroeder, shedding light on the perspective of the former employee.
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