He may be new to the halls of Congress, but freshman Rep. Brian Jack (R-Ga.) is already turning heads and not just for his political résumé. The former top aide to Donald Trump and deputy chair of the National Republican Campaign Committee has stepped onto the national stage with bold ideas, strong alliances, and a deep connection to the legacy of Republican leaders past. In fact, his Capitol Hill office once belonged to none other than Lyndon B. Johnson a detail that underscores the historic weight of his new role.
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We caught up with Rep. Jack for a quick but revealing Q&A session in his office, where he shared everything from his policy priorities and political inspirations to his favorite pizza spot in the Capitol and the strangest thing he’s ever seen on the campaign trail.
Top Priorities, Georgia-Style
Rep. Jack is wasting no time putting his policy stamp on Washington. At the top of his legislative agenda? Rolling back what he calls “job-killing” Biden-era regulations specifically, one that threatens the production of tankless water heaters at a manufacturing plant in his district. He’s also laser-focused on extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts, relocating federal agencies out of D.C., strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance, and locking in long-term border security.
Political Heroes and Capitol Camaraderie
It’s no surprise Jack cites Donald Trump as a major influence but Newt Gingrich also holds a special place in his political heart. After all, Jack now represents Gingrich’s old district. When it comes to friendships in Congress, he calls Reps. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), Brandon Gill (R-Texas), and Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) his closest allies.
Pop Culture Picks and D.C. Favorites
Jack keeps things down-to-earth when he’s off the House floor. His favorite Capitol eats? Pizza in the Longworth cafeteria and hot dogs in the cloakroom. Back in Georgia, he swears by La Parrilla for the best Mexican food—and once even brought a Cabinet secretary there under full security detail.
On the screen, he’s a fan of Ballers, Entourage, and ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentaries. Christopher Nolan films, especially Lincoln, get top marks, too. Musically, he’s into The Killers and any Atlanta-based artist—country or otherwise.
Weirdest Political Moment?
Try this: Jack witnessed a bizarre scene at a Trump rally in 2022 where Illinois politician Darren Bailey plucked a hair from Trump’s head during a photo op. “That was by far one of the weirdest things I’ve seen,” Jack says. Trump apparently took it in stride and then had some fun with Bailey afterward.
Constituent Impact That Stands Out
One local story stands above the rest: a constituent who didn’t even vote for Jack in the primary later reached out for help fighting a federal rule that threatened jobs. Jack took up the cause, visited the plant, worked with the transition team, and introduced a resolution to reverse the rule. It passed the House in February and awaits Senate action.
Sports Allegiances and a Bit of Hope
Jack’s sports loyalties are as broad as they are deep he roots for the Atlanta Braves, University of West Georgia, Pepperdine University (his alma mater), and Notre Dame (his father’s alma mater). He’s a huge college sports fan and takes March Madness seriously so much so that he’s in a fantasy baseball league with fellow members of Congress.
What Keeps Him Up at Night
Jack’s biggest concern looking ahead? Voter apathy in 2026. After the energy of 2024, he fears turnout could dip if Republicans don’t communicate their agenda effectively. “We’ve got to sell, sell, sell the agenda,” he emphasizes.
