Emilia Strong Sykes
Democrat · OH-13 · U.S. House
Bio
Emilia Strong Sykes is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she formerly represented the 34th district of the Ohio House of Representatives, which consists of portions of the Akron area. From 2019 until 2021, she also served as minority leader of that chamber.
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Trump Iran Tirades Get So Insane that His Own Adviser Visibly CringesDonald Trump is all over the place on Iran. After insisting a deal was imminent, he’s now threatening more full-scale bombing. He just claimed that “I love the inflation” caused by the war. And in several rants, he insisted that the United States has secretly…
The New Republic · June 11, 2026- Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'
President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday that “I love the inflation." Ahead of the November midterm elections, voters ha…
seattlepi.com · June 10, 2026 - Trump embraces inflation after a new report shows it's spiking
President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday that “I love the inflation." Ahead of the November midterm elections, voters ha…
Associated Press · June 10, 2026 
Energy Secretary Stunned by Trump’s “Secret Mission” in Iran WarSecretary of Energy Chris Wright was caught off guard Wednesday when he learned about President Trump’s statements earlier in the day about inflation and a “secret mission” on oil amid the war in Iran. Democratic Representative Emilia Sykes grilled Wright dur…
The New Republic · June 10, 2026
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