North Columbus News

Representative Josh Williams, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, posted a series of tweets on August 26, 2025, addressing political longevity and urban crime rates.

In his first tweet at 18:37 UTC, Williams commented on another politician's career length, stating, "Ma'am, you are 79-years-old and have been a politician since 1983."

Later that evening at 20:12 UTC, Williams discussed issues facing cities led by Democratic politicians. He wrote, "The reason blue cities are failing is because their left-wing politicians constantly tell us that common sense is 'racist.' No, it turns out that putting criminals in jail does in fact reduce crime and makes people of all races safer." In this statement, Williams argued that law enforcement measures such as incarceration can lead to reductions in crime across different communities.

At 21:35 UTC the same day, Williams referenced U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur with the comment: "Bad news for @RepMarcyKaptur "

Josh Williams serves as a state representative in Ohio. His social media commentary often focuses on criminal justice and critiques of Democratic leadership in urban areas. Representative Marcy Kaptur has served in Congress since 1983 and is recognized as one of the longest-serving women in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives.