Republican Representative Mike Gallagher has announced his retirement from the US Congress, citing that 'Congress is no place to grow old.' Colleagues and constituents express gratitude for his service, highlighting his dedication to national security and bipartisan cooperation. Gallagher's decision not to seek reelection follows his vote against impeaching Homeland Security chief Mayorkas.
Very sad to see the wonderful @tracey_crouch leave parliament. She’s achieved so much, kept to her values, done things her own way & always remained decent. we go back a long way to the halcyon days on @UniOfHull in the mid ‘90s. Different politics but great pals. Top woman! X https://t.co/33KPC3o3jP
Tracey is a brilliant human, parliament will be the poorer without her. I don't know an MP who doesn't rate her. https://t.co/BJQN2fLM8C
Brilliant MP and even better person. Will be sorely missed https://t.co/HUSy16wanU
A very human letter from one of the very best people I know, let alone one of the best MPs. Tracey's constituents will miss her, as will MPs across the floor, which always says a lot about someone. She would have been a cabinet minister, and a good one, but she put her son first https://t.co/vA3UtAPAlL
Gallagher says he won't run for Congress again after refusing to impeach Homeland Security chief https://t.co/puHTZbHB2S
I’m disappointed to hear that Mike will not run for reelection. As his vote on the Mayorkas impeachment showed, he is one of the few who genuinely pursues the best solutions regardless of politics or party. We’ll miss him. https://t.co/qgXezMiQ4g
My friend Mike is a brilliant, thoughtful public servant whom I’ve have the privilege of serving with on the Armed Services Committee and Select Committee on the CCP. This is a significant loss to defense policymaking. Mike, thank you for your service to our nation. https://t.co/Pj5r1ZH46u
I'm sad to see this news. Mike and I didn't always agree, but we worked well together on national security & Intel issues. He was principled, informed, and tried to find the right answer. https://t.co/BPS9ew6WdP
Really sorry to see Mike retire. He was one of the really good guys. Principled, hard-working, knowledgeable. A big contributor to the Intelligence Committee. https://t.co/ChmnPwBV4D
Republican China committee chairman Gallagher retiring from US Congress https://t.co/mS57zJKYL2 https://t.co/Otq3KtdGzg
Rep. Mike Gallagher was a No vote on impeaching Mayorkas, and now he’s getting a nice big job in the defense industry. Keep your eyes on people who call his resignations a “loss” for Congress and the GOP.
Mike has been a great Member of Congress. As Co-Chairs of the Friends of Australia Caucus, we strengthened the 🇺🇸🇦🇺alliance, culminating with passage of AUKUS legislation last December. He will be sorely missed, but his devotion to duty will continue in new & meaningful ways. https://t.co/J04OpAA5Wu
I hope @MikeforWI will continue to serve. He is a thoughtful patriot, a great leader, and it was an honor to serve with him. Best wishes for him and his family’s next chapter. https://t.co/qnUf5nZQJi
A big loss - one of the smartest, most substantive, and thoughtful lawmakers in a Congress running out of them. I've been proud to have Mike Gallagher represent my (original) home district (WI-8). https://t.co/KS9CNVNpfw
Thank you for your unyielding commitment to our country. We are grateful for your multiple forms of service, including as Representative, and we are sad to see you leave a Congress that desperately needs first-rate thinkers like you. https://t.co/OD4wBbZwbc
Mike represented his district with passion and hard work for the past seven years. Thank you for your service to our great state and country. https://t.co/7Bt5QmuWD9
GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher announces retirement from House: 'Congress is no place to grow old' https://t.co/fRvWaw5bCs
One of the last Republicans in Congress who treated the job and national security seriously. And he’s leaving. Not a shock, given the state of the GOP, but a shame. Puts in context his decision to preserve the power of impeachment by rejecting the partisan sham targeting Myorkas. https://t.co/JwAFhP9cSO