John Washington III Tells Politicians: 'You Work for Us. We Don't Work for You'

John Washington III is drawing a line between the people and the politicians he says have forgotten who they work for. In a statement on the responsibilities of elected officials, the 2028 presidential candidate said lawmakers have passed laws that take more money from Americans' pockets and strip away their rights, and he asked where those officials were when the people needed them.

"For years, politicians have passed laws that take more money from our pockets and strip away our rights," John Washington III wrote. "We elected you to fight for US, not become part of the very system hurting us!" He said that every election, politicians ask for the people's votes, money and loyalty, and then, once they win, turn their backs on the people.

"I'm done fighting to save political careers while everyday Americans struggle to protect their rights and freedoms," John Washington III wrote. "Your political battles are not our responsibility. I'm fighting for the PEOPLE, not politicians who forgot who they work for." He closed the statement with the declaration that has become a signature of his campaign: "You work for us. We don't work for you. The people come first. Period!"