Scott Fitzgerald addresses government shutdown dispute and supports Wisconsin defense industry

Scott Fitzgerald addresses government shutdown dispute and supports Wisconsin defense industry
Scott Lawrence Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 5th congressional district — Official U.S. House headshot
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Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin, used his social media platform to address ongoing political disputes in Congress and highlight his support for the defense industry in his state.

On October 14, 2025, Fitzgerald posted: “Since day one, we’ve all known what this Democrat shutdown is really about, @SenSchumer trying to fend off a primary. The House passed a clean CR last month to prevent a shutdown. This could end TODAY if Senate Democrats like @SenatorBaldwin stopped the partisan posturing.”

The following day, October 15, he shared his participation at a major defense event: “It was great to attend the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Conference and meet with three Wisconsin defense manufacturers, Leonardo DRS, Odyne Systems, and Oshkosh Defense. As a Member of Congress, supporting our national defense and the Wisconsin manufacturers who”

On October 16, Fitzgerald continued his criticism of Senate Democrats regarding military funding negotiations: “Our military’s readiness isn’t a bargaining chip. I’m proud to stand with my @RepublicanStudy colleagues, all veterans and reservists, in calling out @SenSchumer for blocking Republicans’ clean CR. Every day Senate Democrats refuse to act, our troops and their families pay the”

Scott Fitzgerald has held his seat in Congress since defeating Tom Palzewicz in 2020 and Mike Van Someren in 2022. In those elections he secured over 60% of the vote each time.



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