Overview

• Victoria Spartz, a Republican congresswoman from Indiana, announced she will not participate in House GOP committees or caucus meetings, citing dissatisfaction with party leadership and legislative processes.
• Spartz plans to focus her efforts on the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory body led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
• Her decision comes as Republicans prepare to govern with a slim House majority of 220-215, which may shrink further due to resignations tied to Trump’s Cabinet picks.
• Critics argue that Spartz’s move could weaken GOP unity and legislative effectiveness, while supporters, including Indiana Governor-elect Mike Braun, praise her focus on tackling inefficiency and waste.
• Spartz has a history of challenging her party and previously threatened to resign over fiscal issues, highlighting her frustration with what she describes as ‘circuses’ in Congress.