Exclusive: Deddrick Wilmer, who walks to dismiss long Democratic Congressman Al Green In Texas, Fox News Digital spoke about why he decided to go into the race and what his priorities will be when he is chosen.
Wilmer, who runs as a “compassionate conservative” Republican against Green in the 9th congress district of Texas, told Fox News Digital that “the difference between myself and the sitting is that I am on my way to offer solutions and bring people together versus, you know, the eruption on the floor.”
Green dominated the headlines after he was it Removed from President Trump’s speech To the congress earlier this month, and Wilmer told Fox News Digital that he “would not have responded that way”, but that he is aimed at what his voters want in terms of policy.
“They want the future,” Wilmer said. “My established operator has served this community well over the years, but it is time for the future. You know again and again, I emphasize this, it is about thinking up policy and opportunities for jobs, reducing the costs of food and services, building relationships in the Aisle. This is not about the 9th district. District.
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Deddrick Wilmer, left, runs for the congress against Democratic Rep. Al Green. (Getty)
Wilmer told Fox News Digital that he is planning to campaign on ‘Kitchen Table Problems’, including reducing health care premiums, implementing more flood protection in Houston, reducing the costs of living and bringing companies to his district.
Green, who has served in the congress since 2005, has come to victory in all his re-election campaigns, including a 50-point victory the last time he went with a Republican with a Republican in 2022.
Wilmer told Fox News Digital that Green served the district “good”, but when he talks to residents in the district, he sees a desire for change.
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Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, is calling for President Donald Trump a joint session of the congress in the Capitol in Washington, who appeals to DC on Tuesday 4 March 2025. (Win McNamee/Pool -Photo via AP)
“I am the future, he is the past,” Wilmer said.
“In the core of all this, we have to wonder what our true calling is?” Wilmer told Fox News Digital. “What is the meaning and purpose of life? Our founders have built this great nation on the basis of the principle that we should go further than just help ourselves. We must also support those who cannot take care of themselves. That means giving priority to our sick and older, standing by our military and veterans, to ensure that every man, woman and child are protected in front of our country.”
“America has always been an experiment, a nation that strives for perfection. Has she always been perfect? ​​No. Far from it. But if a determined spirit strives to get better. To set an example for the world. That is why I love this country.
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on the left, while President Donald Trump calls a joint session of the congress in the Capitool in Washington, tackled DC on Tuesday 4 March 2025. (Win McNamee/Pool -Photo via AP)
Fox News Digital reached for Green’s office for comment.
Green, who has submitted several accusation against President Trump, was Censored by the congress For his eruption during Trump’s speech.
“I think you should be willing to undergo the consequences for some questions, conscience questions,” Green said about his eruption, which he says it was aimed at potential cuts on Medicaid. “And I said I will do it. I will suffer the consequences, because I do not believe that people without good health care should be in the richest country in the world.”
