A Tennessee Republican congressman threw a wrench into critical government shutdown negotiations this week because he was reportedly angry at President Trump for not endorsing him in a gubernatorial race, according to House sources familiar with the matter.
Rep. John Rose initially voted against advancing the spending package that would prevent a government shutdown, but then mysteriously switched his vote to 'yes' after pressure from GOP leadership. The real reason behind his initial obstruction? Pure pettiness toward the President who just delivered the most decisive conservative victory in decades.
According to reports, Rose 'was upset' that Trump hadn't endorsed him in the Tennessee governor race and threatened he would 'burn this place down' over the snub. Social media users were quick to expose Rose's long history of Trump hatred, with one posting evidence that in 2016 Rose said he couldn't 'stomach' Trump and called him 'unfit for office' and a 'total fraud and an idiot' in a New York Times opinion piece.
'In 2026 he voted for Evan McMullen, a 3rd party candidate!' the post revealed, highlighting Rose's pattern of betraying conservative voters.
This is exactly the kind of swamp behavior that President Trump was elected to drain. While hardworking Americans face the consequences of government dysfunction, RINO politicians like Rose play petty games because their egos got bruised.
Some Trump supporters on social media praised Rose for initially standing firm, not realizing his motivations were personal rather than principled. 'Thank you Rep Rose. We'll remember your loyalty!' one user posted, apparently unaware that Rose's actions had nothing to do with conservative principles.
The RINO Problem Persists
Rose's tantrum is symptomatic of a broader problem within the Republican Party - establishment politicians who put their personal ambitions above the America First agenda that voters overwhelmingly endorsed. With Republicans controlling government after their decisive 2024 victory, there's no excuse for this kind of sabotage from within.
Tennessee voters deserve better than a congressman who would hold up critical legislation because he didn't get the presidential endorsement he wanted. It's time for patriots to remember which Republicans truly stand with Trump and which ones are just looking out for themselves.