By Gloria Ogbonna
Wisconsin Seventh Congressional District candidate Michael Alfonso says voters across his district are sending a clear message: they want Congress to take action and ensure that President Donald Trump’s policies continue long after his presidency ends.
Speaking during an interview on Breitbart News Saturday with Washington Bureau Chief Matt Boyle, Alfonso emphasized that many voters believe Congress has not done enough to support Trump’s agenda. Alfonso, who recently received President Trump’s endorsement and is the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, said he is honored by the president’s backing and determined to earn the confidence that comes with it.
“It’s pretty humbling,” Alfonso said of Trump’s endorsement. “Every day I’m going to be working to make sure I live up to that endorsement and represent the people of Wisconsin well.”
Trump endorsed Alfonso in May, praising him as someone who has achieved success throughout his life and comes from what the president described as a “truly spectacular family.” Trump also gave Alfonso his “complete and total endorsement” in the race to represent Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District.
While campaigning throughout northern Wisconsin alongside his wife, Evita, Alfonso said he has heard a consistent concern from voters. According to him, residents appreciate many of the actions Trump has taken through executive authority, particularly on border security and immigration enforcement, but worry that those accomplishments could be reversed by a future administration.
“People want to see action,” Alfonso said. “They’re frustrated that Congress is not giving President Trump the backup that he needs.”
Alfonso argued that while Trump has made significant progress through executive orders and administrative action, those changes remain vulnerable unless Congress passes legislation to make them permanent.
“In three years, when Trump is no longer president, a lot of this progress could disappear at the stroke of a pen,” Alfonso said. “That’s why we need Congress to step up and act.”
One issue Alfonso highlighted was the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which seeks to strengthen election integrity measures. He said passing legislation such as the SAVE Act would be among his priorities if elected to Congress.
“These are the kinds of things I’m going to be working very hard to get through,” he said.
The conversation also turned to foreign policy, including President Trump’s reported negotiations involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts related to Iran’s nuclear program. Alfonso voiced strong support for Trump’s approach, describing the president as uniquely qualified to handle complex international negotiations.
“President Trump ran on being the president of peace and ending forever wars,” Alfonso said. “He got in, and we’re going to be getting out.”
Alfonso argued that Trump has demonstrated a rare ability to combine diplomatic pressure with strategic negotiation, claiming that only Trump could move so quickly toward limiting Iran’s nuclear ambitions while also protecting American economic interests.
“He is the negotiator,” Alfonso said. “Anyone that really doubted him doesn’t know President Trump.”
According to Alfonso, Trump’s handling of the Iran situation has been a “masterclass of negotiation,” balancing national security concerns with efforts to maintain economic stability and keep energy prices under control.
Discussing the arrangement further, Alfonso characterized it as less of a formal peace agreement and more of a framework for future cooperation.
“It’s not a true peace deal,” he explained. “It’s more of a memorandum of understanding.”
He said the agreement signals that Iran could benefit from participating in the global economy if it follows international rules and reduces tensions.
“If Iran plays ball and starts actually following some rules, they can be a part of this world economy,” Alfonso said, adding that he believes the United States is in a stronger position than it was during the Biden administration.
The interview also focused on domestic politics and the messaging Democrats are expected to use heading into future elections. Boyle asked Alfonso about Democratic efforts to campaign on affordability and economic concerns. Alfonso sharply criticized those arguments, claiming Democrats often campaign as defenders of the middle class while advancing policies he views as harmful to economic growth.
“That’s been the great lie of the left wing for my whole lifetime,” Alfonso said. “They keep telling you that they care about the middle class, but their only pitch to the middle class is full-blown Marxism.”
Alfonso pointed to political battles during former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s administration as a turning point in the state’s political landscape. He argued that the recall effort against Walker represented the beginning of what he sees as a broader ideological shift among progressives.
He also referenced the nationwide unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in 2020, criticizing media coverage of some protests and arguing that Democrats have increasingly embraced policies that are out of step with many voters.
Alfonso specifically mentioned New York politician Zohran Mamdani as an example of what he described as a growing movement toward more socialist economic policies. He argued that proposals such as wealth taxes and asset taxes are often presented as targeting only the wealthy but could eventually affect a broader segment of Americans.
“The choice is simple,” Alfonso said. “Do you want free-market American conservative family values, or do you want Marxism?”
Looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections, Alfonso expressed confidence that Republicans could retain or even expand their majority in the House of Representatives despite historical trends that often favor the opposition party during a president’s first midterm election.
While some political analysts and media commentators have predicted a potential Democratic resurgence, Alfonso said his conversations with voters suggest a different reality on the ground.
Speaking while waiting in a parade lineup during the interview, Alfonso said many Americans increasingly associate Democrats with policies such as asset redistribution, progressive social issues, and efforts to reduce police funding.
“This is not a winning message,” Alfonso said.
By contrast, he described Republicans as the party of economic freedom, family values, and conservative principles. Based on what he says he is hearing from voters across Wisconsin, Alfonso believes Republicans enter the upcoming election cycle in a strong position.
“I really do think Republicans don’t just have a shot at it,” Alfonso said. “I think they’re the favorite to keep the House.”
As the campaign for Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District continues, Alfonso is positioning himself as a candidate focused on translating President Trump’s policies into lasting legislation, arguing that voters want Congress to move beyond rhetoric and deliver long-term conservative reforms that cannot easily be reversed by future administrations.
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