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Congressman Patronis Issues Statement on the Cancellation of the NAS Pensacola 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow

October 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement on the cancellation of the NAS Pensacola 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow. The Congressman also implored Senator Chuck Schumer, and far-left radicals that run the Democratic Party, to reopen the government immediately. The United States Navy celebrated its 250th anniversary this year.

Congressman Jimmy Patronis said, “This cancellation is a direct result of Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats’ selfish decision to keep the government shut down. Their political games aren’t just stalling Washington; they’re hurting real people here at home. The Blue Angels represent excellence, service, and unity, but Democrats in the Senate have chosen division and dysfunction. I want to commend Captain Chandra Newman for her professionalism and steady leadership in navigating this difficult situation. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, a milestone that should be celebrated with pride, not spoiled by far-left, partisan hackery. The Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow is a proud Pensacola tradition that brings together hundreds of thousands of families, veterans, and businesses to celebrate our nation’s military and the incredible men and women of the U.S. Navy. While far-left lunatics refuse to fund the government, it’s our servicemembers, military families, and local economies who are being punished. It’s time for Democrats to stop holding America hostage and reopen the government so that Congress can do our jobs and American families can put food on their tables.”

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