Statement on the Passing of William Ballentine

Tonight my father, William Ballentine, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Davidson County. Bill, as he was known, was a servant to his community having served 30+ years in law enforcement before retiring with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles License and Theft Bureau.

After his law enforcement service, Bill proceeded to remain active in the Asheboro and Randolph County community. He was an outspoken advocate for the Asheboro Police Department and the Randolph County Republican Party.

Bill married Jane Gong in 2018 in Hawaii. She remained faithful and by his side since the day they wed. Bill’s last words were to his wife: “I love you”. He loved his granddaughters, especially Lillie. He couldn’t get enough of seeing her. He loved and saved every picture and video he ever received or took of her. On his final day of consciousness, he gathered up some strength to remind us, “She’s a good girl”.

Bill Ballentine’s passing will leave a void, not only in the life of those who loved him, but in the community that knew him. Bill will never be forgotten for his contributions to the community and to the world he sought to make a better place.

My father’s selfless service was my inspiration to get involved in politics, and I will continue to carry the torch he lit long before I was born.

I will miss my father deeply. A service will be held in the coming days and details will be forthcoming. Our family asks for peace and privacy as we mourn the loss of one of the best people we have ever known.

I will always love you, Dad. Thank you for everything you ever taught me. It has undoubtedly made me a better man.

Statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

The Invasion of Ukraine is worrying and heartbreaking. Vladimir Putin is engaging in violations of International Law.

President Biden’s weak leadership has emboldened our enemies and gave the appearance that America is weak. Russia has to be met with strong international sanctions, including but not limited to cutting Russia off from the SWIFT banking system.

Statement on Potential Trucker Strike in the United States

Over the past few weeks, I have been asked by many people if I would participate in a trucker convoy in the United States to oppose vaccine mandates. While I wish I could participate, my obligation is to my family first, and participating in a strike or “convoy” is not something that will put food on the table for my family.

Additionally, a trucker strike is not something that I believe is in the best interest of this country at this present time. At a time when the American people are suffering with shortages across the board, from medicine, to gas, to food, I believe the best course of action is to get truckers more involved in the political process without disrupting the American supply chain so that we do not worsen the situation for millions of Americans who rely on the American truckers to keep goods and services flowing smoothly. The simplest way to get involved is to go vote in the primaries and the general elections. The only thing that can stop a tyrannical vaccine mandate is for Republicans to take back the House and Senate in November and push forward legislation that would prohibit the weaponization of federal administrations against the American worker.

Moreover, as someone who has been politically involved in the past, I believe my role in fighting against the vaccine mandate is not behind the wheel of a truck, but on the ground fighting for true Conservatives in every level of government. Although I disagree with the premise of a trucker strike at this present time, I still support all truck drivers north and south of the border who feel it necessary to go strike.