Fixing Congress: An Interview with Justin Amash on the Broken System and How to Repair It

Former Congressman Justin Amash, a Palestinian-Syrian-American, is on a mission to fix the broken Congress. With only 15 percent of Americans approving of the job Congress is doing, Amash is running for Senate as a Republican, aiming to bring change to the system.

Amash, who helped create the House Freedom Caucus, believes that Congress is currently highly centralized, with a few people at the top controlling everything. This gives the president an unbelievable amount of power, as they only have to negotiate with a small subset of people. This imbalance of power allows the president to essentially bully Congress and dictate outcomes on important issues like war authorization and spending.

Amash’s journey towards advocating for liberty and limited government began with his parents’ immigrant experience. His father, a refugee from Palestine, instilled in him the belief that America is the greatest place on Earth, where anyone can come and have a chance to be successful, regardless of their background or obstacles they face.

One of the toughest votes in Amash’s legislative record was his decision to impeach Donald Trump. Despite facing overwhelming opposition, Amash stood by his principles and took a courageous stand to protect people’s rights.

As Amash continues his fight for a more transparent and accountable Congress, his message of liberty and limited government resonates with those who are disillusioned with the current state of affairs in Washington.