Josh Schriver Explained

Josh Schriver
State House:Michigan
District:66th
Term Start:January 1, 2023
Predecessor:Beth Griffin (redistricting)
Party:Republican
Residence:Oxford, Michigan
Alma Mater:Michigan State University

Josh Schriver is an American politician from Michigan who has represented the 66th district in the Michigan House of Representatives since the 2022 election.[1]

Career

In January 2024, in a conversation about trans healthcare with several Republican legislators, Josh Schriver asked, "If we are going to stop this for anyone under 18, why not apply it for anyone over 18? It’s harmful across the board and that’s something we need to take into consideration in terms of the endgame." Michigan State Rep. Brad Paquette and Ohio State Rep. Gary Click expressed agreement with that sentiment.[2] [3]

In February 2024, Schriver expressed his desire to ban birth control, saying "If doctors are sworn to do no harm, then lawmakers should look into banning hormonal birth control."[4]

Controversy

On February 6, 2024, Schriver retweeted a post by Jack Posobiec promoting the white nationalist Great Replacement conspiracy theory. Several Democratic lawmakers condemned Schriver's post, including Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate who described it as "blatantly racist" and "deeply and personally" offensive.[5] Michigan House Minority Leader Matt Hall did not respond to requests for comment.[6]

As a result, on February 12, 2024, Speaker Joe Tate removed Schriver from his committee assignments and removed his office staff.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh Schriver . 2024-02-09 . . en.
  2. Web site: Reed. Erin. Ohio, Michigan Republicans in released audio: 'Endgame' is to ban trans care 'for everyone'. The Advocate. 29 January 2024. 2024-01-31.
  3. Web site: Heywood. Todd. In-depth: Michigan lawmakers discuss gender-affirming care ban. Yahoo!. 30 January 2024. 2024-01-31.
  4. Web site: King. Jon. Reproductive rights advocates blast Schriver for floating birth control ban. Michigan Advance. 20 February 2024. 2024-07-20.
  5. Web site: 'Blatantly racist': Michigan Democrats condemn GOP lawmaker's 'great replacement' post . 2024-02-09 . . en.
  6. Web site: GOP Rep. Josh Schriver faces blowback for replacement theory post . 2024-02-09 . . 9 February 2024 . en.
  7. Web site: Michigan GOP lawmaker stripped of committee, office staff after 'great replacement' post . . en.