Syracuse Sun

Rep. Brandon Williams, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 22nd District since 2023, recently shared his views on several issues via social media posts. These posts cover topics ranging from presidential pardons to national energy security.

On December 2, 2024, Rep. Williams commented on President Biden's decision to pardon Hunter Biden, stating: "As a political outsider, I am not surprised by the President’s actions to pardon Hunter. I never believed his promises not to pardon his son." He further expressed skepticism about political power with the remark, "Remember, power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely," suggesting that Biden's decision was inevitable based on historical patterns.

The following day, December 3, 2024, he addressed energy policy in two separate tweets. In one post, he emphasized the importance of domestic natural gas for national security and prosperity: "America must have abundant and secure energy sources. Domestic natural gas is our “SHIELD” to protect national security and prosperity." He highlighted its role in maintaining essential services and economic vitality.

In another tweet on the same day, Rep. Williams outlined a broader vision for maintaining global leadership through technological advancement: "America must dominate Energy + Critical Minerals + Artificial Intelligence to remain the global leader for another century." He warned against reliance on other nations like China and Russia and called for strategic investments in these areas.