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Vote out Rob Wittman for enabling Trump policies
By Dennis Litalien
Sept. 29, 2026
This election is your chance to vote out Republican Congressman Rob Wittman for enabling President Donald J. Trump’s reckless policies.
Former President Harry Truman famously kept a sign on his desk that read, “The Buck Stops Here.” The phrase refers to taking responsibility for decisions rather than placing blame on others. Most past presidents have typically followed a similar policy.
That was true at least, until President Donald J. Trump came along. For Trump, passing the buck on brainless decisions is like breathing.
Consider this small sample of the many screw ups Trump …