Top Republican Refuses To Apologize
Washington, D.C. — Indiana Senator Jim Banks (R) isn’t backing down after a video of him confronting a former federal employee at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) went viral. In the face of outrage from liberal activists and media outlets, Banks is doubling down—making it clear he supports President Trump’s mission to cut wasteful spending and eliminate woke government jobs.
Confrontation Goes Viral: “Because You Seem Like a Clown”
The video, now circulating widely on social media, shows fired HHS employee Mack Schroeder approaching Senator Banks inside a Senate office building. Schroeder—who admitted to being one of the thousands let go under President Trump’s federal downsizing plan—asked the senator about layoffs and how Indiana residents would get the services they need.
Senator Banks didn’t mince words.
“You probably deserved it,” he told Schroeder.
When asked why, Banks replied: “Because you seem like a clown.”
Sen. Banks Responds: “I Support Trump 100% — No Apologies”
In a video response on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Banks stood his ground, saying the liberal media and Democrat operatives were “losing their minds” over his refusal to play along with another activist stunt.
“A clown is a clown,” Banks said. “Chasing senators through the halls, whining about losing a woke federal job that should’ve never existed in the first place? Give me a break.”
Banks emphasized that he is proud to support President Trump’s 2025 government reform agenda, including the Dismantle Overreach and Government Excess (DOGE) effort to slash bloated federal departments.
“I won’t apologize for telling the truth. I won’t apologize for backing President Trump and his mission to restore common sense in Washington.”
10,000+ Federal Jobs Eliminated Under Trump’s HHS Reforms
The firings at HHS are part of a massive rollback of unnecessary federal staffing, championed by President Trump and supported by conservatives across the country. According to an official statement, over 10,000 employees were let go in the most recent wave, with another 10,000 already removed during earlier cuts.
The goal? Restore fiscal responsibility, end political favoritism in hiring, and protect taxpayer money.
Protests and Media Spin Won’t Stop the Reform Movement
Schroeder and others have taken to the halls of the Capitol to protest their dismissals. In a CNN interview, Schroeder claimed he worked on “programs for people with disabilities and older adults,” and said he wasn’t asking for his job back—just pressing Banks about the impact of the layoffs.
But for many Americans, especially older conservative voters, the real issue is decades of federal overreach and wasteful programs that drain the taxpayer dry. The confrontation is being seen as a turning point—a bold stand against Washington’s entitlement culture.
Americans Are Tired of Paying for Woke Bureaucracies
With inflation up, the national debt growing, and trust in government sinking, conservatives say it’s long past time to clean house. Senator Banks’ response is being hailed as a refreshing dose of accountability, and a sign that the Trump-led movement to downsize government is gaining steam.
“This is what draining the swamp looks like,” one Indiana voter wrote on Facebook. “No more career bureaucrats riding the taxpayer gravy train.”
Sen. Banks: “This Is Just the Beginning”
As the 2025 government reform effort continues, Senator Banks says he won’t be bullied by political activists or left-wing media spin.
“I’m fighting for taxpayers. I’m fighting for Hoosiers. And I’m proud to stand with President Trump to cut the fat and bring back real accountability.”
