THE TRUTH PARTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 8, 2026 | Greensboro, North Carolina

TRUTH PARTY ENDORSES ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ FOR SPEAKER OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Independent Political Organization Calls for New Congressional Leadership Following the 2026 Midterm Elections

GREENSBORO, NC — The Truth Party, an independent political organization founded by John Eagleton in Greensboro, North Carolina, announces its endorsement of U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Speaker of the House in the 120th Congress.

The endorsement reflects the organization’s belief that American politics needs new leadership, greater accountability, and a renewed commitment to working Americans.

A Call for Change

The 2026 midterm elections have reopened an important national conversation about the future of political leadership.

The Truth Party believes that this conversation must extend beyond which political party controls Congress. It must include how congressional leaders are selected, whose interests they represent, and what they intend to accomplish.

The organization believes that the next Speaker should reflect a commitment to transparency, economic opportunity, public accountability, and meaningful citizen participation.

From Working-Class Roots to Congress

Before entering Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez worked as a waitress and bartender to help support her family.

In 2018, at age 28, she challenged longtime Democratic incumbent Joe Crowley and defeated him in the Democratic primary.

Her grassroots campaign demonstrated that candidates without longstanding institutional support could compete successfully against established political figures.

Since taking office in 2019, Ocasio-Cortez has advocated for expanded healthcare access, stronger worker protections, affordable housing, and changes to the influence of money in politics.

She has also faced significant public criticism and threats while maintaining a prominent role in national political debates.

The Truth Party considers her background, public advocacy, and experience challenging established political institutions relevant to the discussion of congressional leadership.

Leadership Must Be Earned, Not Inherited

The Truth Party’s endorsement is not a rejection of the importance of experience or legislative expertise.

The Speaker of the House must manage a diverse legislative body, build coalitions, negotiate competing priorities, and maintain the effective operation of Congress.

Those responsibilities require serious consideration of every candidate’s qualifications and governing approach.

The Truth Party believes that the selection process should be open to meaningful debate and should not be determined solely by seniority or existing leadership arrangements.

The Truth Party’s Broader Mission

This endorsement also marks an expansion of the Truth Party’s commitment to identifying and examining emerging political leaders across the United States.

The organization intends to highlight public officials and candidates who challenge established practices, propose substantive reforms, and engage directly with the communities they seek to represent.

The initiative will include political figures from different parties and ideological backgrounds.

Its purpose is to encourage greater public understanding of political leadership and to create opportunities for citizens to participate in the decisions that shape their government.

Statement from Founder John Eagleton

“The Truth Party was founded on the belief that government belongs to the people.

“After speaking with hundreds of Americans, I have heard a recurring demand for change. People want government to listen, respond, and produce meaningful results.

“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s journey from working behind a bar to serving in Congress demonstrates that political leadership does not have to begin within the political establishment.

“I believe her record, her commitment to working people, and her willingness to challenge powerful institutions warrant serious consideration for the Speakership.

“My endorsement reflects my belief that the Democratic Party should embrace a genuine debate about its future leadership.

“The Truth Party will continue identifying individuals who demonstrate the potential to contribute to public life, regardless of their political affiliation.

“Democracy requires more than voting every few years. It requires citizens who remain informed, involved, and willing to hold their representatives accountable.”

— John Eagleton, Founder, Truth Party

About the Truth Party

Founded in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Truth Party is an independent political organization dedicated to increasing citizen participation, promoting government transparency, reducing the influence of money in politics, and encouraging meaningful democratic reform.

Through citizen interviews, public commentary, community engagement, and political advocacy, the organization seeks to reconnect Americans with the institutions that represent them.

Its guiding principle is simple:

Turn Spectators Into Citizens.

But First, We Show Up.

MEDIA CONTACT
John Eagleton
Founder, Truth Party
Greensboro, North Carolina

Website: thetruthparty.org

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