Since his election in November 2024, Downing has held four “telephone town hall” events, taking questions from callers, while avoiding larger town-hall formats. “Republicans are on the side of truth and transparency when it comes to securing justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein,” Downing said. Downing expressed support for both the Constitution while also offering support for the use of the military. “There’s nothing particularly new here,” Downing responded, pointing to the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard at the southern border. Meanwhile, Downing told constituents that he didn’t think that Congress would let all the federal government shut down.