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Chairman Joe Powers Slams ‘No Kings’ Protests as Political Theater: “Stop Being a Useful Idiot”
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2025
Chairman Joe Powers Slams ‘No Kings’ Protests as Political Theater: “Stop Being a Useful Idiot”
Warwick, RI: “The so-called “No Kings” protests sweeping the country aren’t about democracy, they’re about distraction.
Let’s get something straight, we don’t have kings in America. We have laws. We have checks and balances. And we have citizens who should know better than to be played like pawns by the political left.
These protests aren’t spontaneous, they’re stage-managed by national activist groups that thrive on outrage. It’s not civic engagement, it’s political theater dressed up as virtue.
Here’s the real question: what if all these protestors and their well-funded sponsors put this much energy into helping the homeless, supporting veterans, or fixing our broken education system? America would be a better place overnight.
Instead, we’ve got people marching with pre-printed signs and pre-scripted outrage, believing they’re part of a movement when in reality, they’re just part of someone else’s marketing campaign.
To everyone out there shouting into the wind, stop being a useful idiot. Think for yourself. Ask who benefits from your outrage. Then get to work solving real problems instead of posing for cameras.
We believe in freedom, responsibility, and results not slogans and stunts. As Ronald Reagan once said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”
It’s time to stop shouting about imaginary kings and start helping real Americans.”
Chairman Powers Blasts Democrats Over Shutdown Standoff
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2025
Chairman Powers Blasts Democrats Over Shutdown Standoff
Warwick, RI: “Make no mistake, this government shutdown is owned…lock, stock, and barrel by the Democrats. Period. Anyone who tells you otherwise…is lying!
For years, Democrats like Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Senator Jack Reed have perfected the art of pointing fingers anywhere but at themselves. But this time, there’s nowhere to hide. While Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House, the reality is simple, without cooperation from Democrats in the Senate, critical funding bills don’t move. That’s how our system works. Anyone in elected office who doesn’t understand that or lies to their constituents about how it works should enroll in a basic civics course or should resign from their seat immediately.
President Donald Trump has already taken decisive action to keep essential services afloat. By leveraging tariff revenues, his administration is ensuring that federal employees receive pay and that vital programs like WIC remain funded, proving once again that Republican leadership solves problems while Democrats manufacture crises.
The American people deserve leaders who govern, not grandstand. This shutdown is a deliberate political stunt by Democrats, designed to score points at the expense of working families. Rhode Islanders see through it, and so do we.
As Attorney General Bondi said, I wish the Democrats loved Americans as much as they hate Pres. Trump. I can only imagine how much we could accomplish. It’s time for Senators Whitehouse, Reed, and their Democrat colleagues to stop the games and reopen the government they chose to close.”
WASHINGTON BRIDGE REPORT EXPOSES DECADES OF NEGLECT AND POLITICAL BETRAYAL AND GOV MCKEE LIED ABOUT IT!
Monday, September 29th, 2025
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For Immediate Release Contact: communications@ri.gop September 29, 2025 WASHINGTON BRIDGE REPORT EXPOSES DECADES OF NEGLECT AND POLITICAL BETRAYAL AND GOV MCKEE LIED ABOUT IT!Warwick, RI — The newly revealed forensic analysis of the Washington Bridge collapse confirms what Rhode Islanders feared, this disaster was decades in the making. It was not sudden. It was not unforeseeable. It was the result of systemic neglect, ignored warnings, and political leaders who chose spin over responsibility. “Rhode Islanders have been lied to, and the sad truth is that no one is surprised by what this report reveals.” said RI Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers. “This wasn’t an accident. It was negligence. Our state leaders knew the bridge was failing for years, yet they kept Rhode Islanders in the dark while thousands of lives were put at risk every single day. Why was this report hidden? Why weren’t Rhode Islanders told about the crumbling infrastructure we were driving on? And why did Democratic leadership gamble with public safety instead of telling us the truth? Gov. McKee actually said, ‘we should applaud the individuals that made the decision to close down the bridge, to save people’s lives.’ Applaud? They knew the risks for years and still did nothing, recklessly endangering the lives of up to 90,000 Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents who relied on that bridge every single day. That’s not leadership; that’s negligence dressed up as heroism. Where is the ‘Day of Reckoning’ the Governor promised? Why hasn’t a single person been fired, prosecuted, or held accountable for this dereliction of duty?” Powers continued, “Isn’t it the Democrats who always ask, ‘Is THIS what you voted for?’ Well…is it Rhode Island? Take a good look, this bridge disaster is exactly what their leadership delivered.” Despite his outrage, Powers pointed to a way forward, “Rhode Islanders are angry, and they should be. But anger alone won’t fix what’s broken. While President Trump’s Administration has been making historic strides in rebuilding America, Rhode Island Democrats, led by an ineffective governor, have let our infrastructure collapse. This can and must change. Our state doesn’t have to accept failure as its destiny. We can rebuild trust, rebuild our roads, and rebuild Rhode Island, but only if we replace those who put politics above people.” “Rhode Islanders deserve better,” Powers concluded. “I’m so tire of saying that, but we do! We deserve leaders who will confront hard truths, not bury them. We deserve accountability, not excuses. And above all, We deserve hope that this state can once again be a place where safety, competence, and honesty come first.” |
HONORING THOSE LOST FROM SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RHODE ISLAND STATEMENT ON THE ASSASSINATION OF TURNING POINT USA’S CHARLIE KIRK
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Statement on the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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KALUS: “HELENA FOULKES’ FAILED CORPORATE LEADERSHIP ISN’T A RÉSUMÉ; IT’S A WARNING”
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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For Immediate Release Contact: communications@ri.gop September 9, 2025 KALUS: “HELENA FOULKES’ FAILED CORPORATE LEADERSHIP ISN’T A RÉSUMÉ; IT’S A WARNING” Providence, RI – Today, Ashley Kalus, a potential candidate for public office, issued the following statement in response to Helena Foulkes’ announcement of her 2026 gubernatorial candidacy: “Helena Foulkes’ failed corporate leadership isn’t a résumé; it’s a warning. Launching her campaign the day after Rhode Island’s legacy companies announced their departure is the worst kind of political opportunism. An honest leader would admit this isn’t about one person–it’s about a system she profited from and defended.” “She launched her career as a corporate raider at Goldman Sachs, learning how to dismantle companies for profit. Now, she audaciously runs as an ‘outsider’–a stunning fiction for someone who sits on corporate boards and trades on her family name. As a director of the EDC, she privately pushed to pour more taxpayer dollars into the catastrophic 38 Studios failure.” “Her hypocrisy is matched by her record of failure. Under her leadership, CVS paid billions of dollars in opioid fines as families buried their children–while PBMs she pushed made prescriptions more expensive. At Hudson’s Bay, she didn’t just fail–she lit the match that burned a 300-year-old institution to the ground, costing thousands of working families good jobs.” “Her campaign isn’t a bid for leadership; it’s a liquidation sale for the state of Rhode Island. Voters deserve better than another well-connected insider cashing out at our expense.” |
STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN JOE POWERS ON HASBRO’S DEPARTURE FROM RHODE ISLAND
Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Statement from RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers: Gov. McKee Chooses Politics Over the Constitution
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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RIGOP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE CENSURE OF REP. ENRIQUE SANCHEZ FOR THREATS, STALKING FEDERAL AGENTS
Friday, August 1st, 2025
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For Immediate Release Contact: communications@ri.gop August 1, 2025 RIGOP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE CENSURE OF REP. ENRIQUE SANCHEZ FOR THREATS, STALKING FEDERAL AGENTSWARWICK, RI – The Republican Party of Rhode Island is demanding the immediate censure of State Representative Enrique Sanchez following his repeated public calls for violence against federal immigration officers—and now, his own admission to actively stalking them in Providence. After tweeting “ICE should be punched in the face,” Rep. Sanchez doubled down with a disturbing follow-up by posting a video of him stalking ICE in Providence in the Mt Pleasant and Valley Street neighborhoods. “Let that sink in: A sitting Rhode Island lawmaker isn’t just inciting violence, he’s openly tracking federal agents as they perform their sworn duties”, said RIGOP Chairman Joe Powers, “This is not civil discourse. It’s intimidation and harassment by an elected official who has already shown a personal disregard for the law, including a prior DUI arrest.” “This has moved beyond a political outburst, this is dangerous, calculated behavior from an elected official,” Powers continued, “He’s not calling for peaceful protest or legal reform. He’s stalking law enforcement and egging on violence. Frankly, someone with his track record with law enforcement should steer clear, not antagonize the very people keeping our communities safe.” The silence from Democratic leadership is damning. When one of their own encourages violence against federal officers and boasts about tailing them through our streets, and leadership says nothing, it’s no longer just his shame—it’s theirs too. We call on Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Democrat leaders to unequivocally condemn Rep. Sanchez’s behavior and move to censure him immediately. Rhode Island deserves leadership, not lawlessness. |