Tim Burchett storms out of committee meeting: ‘I’m disgusted… We’re going to blow it!’

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) has had it with weak-kneed Republican leadership in Washington who are too afraid to win, opting instead to appease Democrat lawmakers to ensure the success of backroom deals cut in secret.

In a video posted online, Burchett stormed out of a late-night committee meeting while expressing his frustration over the D.C. swamp prevailing once again. In the clip, Burchett called out the GOP chairman of the House Transportation Committee, U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), for voting with Democrats to kill a number of Republican amendments to a 1000-page bill dropped on them at the last minute.

“I’m disgusted with our own party. I was told I wasn’t a ‘team player’ because I wouldn’t go along,” Burchett wrote while posting his video on X:

I’m disgusted with our own party. I was told I wasn’t a “team player” because I wouldn’t go along. pic.twitter.com/dCJSzXIoL3

— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) May 22, 2026

In another clip posted, Burchett voiced his disgust with the corruption that defines D.C. politics, warning that the GOP is going to blow the opportunities that come with being the majority — an assessment that comes as no surprise to anyone paying attention.

Explaining that amendments designed to cut regulations were not allowed because of backroom deals cut, Burchett warned that when Democrats are in the majority, they will push their agenda through.

“We’re going to blow it because we’re not acting like we’re in the majority… we allow the Democrats to tell us what to do. It’s just unbelievable,” Burchett said.

“At some point we’re going to have to get some guts. This town is as crooked as a dog’s leg and I’m disgusted,” he continued, adding that he is in D.C. because he wants to “fight” for what’s right.

Burchett’s complaints are nothing new. The Republican base has watched the GOP-led Senate refuse to pass the SAVE America Act to protect election integrity — a glaring failure that suggests they’re willing to let the opposition party, notorious for manipulating elections, win in November. That said, there may be method to the madness, because if Democrats retake the House and Senate, their immediate priority would almost certainly be impeaching President Donald Trump.

Here’s a sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:

In a world I want to live in … Tim Burchett is the next Senator in Tennessee and is made the Majority Leader.
THIS is what a representative is and should always be God Willing.

— Johnny St.Pete (@JohnMcCloy) May 22, 2026

Please run for Marsha’s seat since she will be elected governor. Tennessee needs you in the House, but I think we need you in the Senate even more.
God bless you and the tiny handful of Republicans who are not POS RINOS.

— Seahorse (@ShakesandBerry) May 22, 2026

Exactly, Tim. No more backroom deals with Dems to blow $580B while killing conservative amendments. Real team players fight for fiscal sanity and America First, not cave for ‘bipartisanship.’ Keep standing strong!

— Keaton Hobby (@RealKeatonHobby) May 22, 2026

Thanks for your honesty. Proud of you for not being a “team player”, if you know it’s not in our best interest. Keep on keeping on. You’re appreciated.

— Carol C. Smith (@CarolCcs1222) May 22, 2026

I’m sorry, Tim. I don’t blame you for getting discouraged. Fighting the sewer is a shitty job. Pun intended. I hope you know that we realize how hard you are fighting for us. I am keeping you in prayer for God to give you the strength to keep fighting.

— DSC158 (@donnac158) May 22, 2026

He’s right…

The GOP are absolutely blowing it.

Going on long vacations.
No SAVE Act.
No DOGE Cuts.

Tim Burchett passed a bill to DEFUND THE TALIBAN and the SENATE HASN’T GOTTEN AROUND TO PASSING IT YET.

WHAT IS THE GOP DOING?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) May 21, 2026

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— Christos Blanco (@sickofdischit) May 21, 2026

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