This article details plans by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar to form a caucus calling for a "common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions." Naming itself (shockingly!) the America First Caucus, the group states that "intellectual boldness" is needed to "follow in President Trump's footsteps, and potentially step on some toes and sacrifice sacred cows for the good of the American nation."
Some more quotes from the group's document:
"America is a nation with a border, and a culture, strengthened by a common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions. History has shown that societal trust and political unity are threatened when foreign citizens are imported en-masse into a country, particularly without institutional support for assimilation and an expansive welfare state to bail them out should they fail to contribute positively to the country."
The group will "work towards an infrastructure that reflects the architectural, engineering and aesthetic value that befits the progeny of European architecture."
It adds that public infrastructure "must be utilitarian as well as stunningly, classically beautiful, befitting a world power and source of freedom."
Edit: Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued the following statement, most likely in direct response to the America First Caucus
America is built on the idea that we are all created equal and success is earned through honest, hard work. It isn't built on identity, race, or religion. The Republican Party is the party of Lincoln & the party of more opportunity for all Americans - not nativist dog whistles.
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