GOP Rep: I’m Quitting Over Death Threats To Family

Green Bay’s NBC affiliate reports:

In one of his last acts in Congress, Rep. Mike Gallagher — who represents Wisconsin’s 8th District — chaired a Tuesday hearing of the House Select Committee on China concerning the country’s possible connection to fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S.

After the hearing, Gallagher spoke with reporters about the hearing and the end of his time in Congress.

“This is more just me wanting to prioritize being with my family,” he said at the gaggle. “I signed up for the death threats and the late-night swatting, but they did not. And for a young family, I would say this job is really hard.”

Read the full article. Gallagher’s last day was supposed to be tomorrow, but he is delaying his exit to vote on the foreign aid bills scheduled for Saturday.

“This is more just me wanting to prioritize being with my family,” he said at the gaggle. “I signed up for the death threats and the late-night swatting, but they did not. And for a young family, I would say this job is really hard” https://t.co/hVJsvOzGYk

— Seamus Hughes (@SeamusHughes) April 17, 2024

Rep. Mike Gallagher has said he’s leaving Congress to spend more time with family. Now, he’s sharing more details.

“I signed up for the death threats and the late night swatting, but they did not. And for a young family, I would say this job is really hard.” @SpectrumNews1WI pic.twitter.com/IkO6Wl7coB

— Charlotte Scott (@reportsbychar) April 17, 2024