SE Kansas City News

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 5th district since 2005, has shared his thoughts on various issues through recent social media posts. His tweets reflect his commitment to addressing violence against transgender individuals, celebrating political leadership, and supporting veterans.

On November 20, 2024, Rep. Cleaver marked Transgender Day of Remembrance by expressing solidarity with colleagues in Congress and the Equality Caucus. He emphasized the importance of remembering those lost to violence and committing to ending anti-trans violence: "On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, I join my colleagues in Congress & the @EqualityCaucus in remembering the lives of transgender people taken from us in acts of violence this year. Together, let us commit to ending anti-trans violence & securing a safer future for ALL Americans!"

Later that day, at 17:32 UTC, he extended birthday wishes to President Biden via Twitter. He praised the President for prioritizing people over politics and working alongside House Democrats: "Happy Birthday, @POTUS! Thank you for always putting #PeopleOverPolitics and fighting with @HouseDemocrats to build a better future for every American."

In another post on November 20 at 18:40 UTC, Rep. Cleaver highlighted his support for bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding services for veterans. This effort is part of ensuring that veterans receive the care they have earned through their service: "This week, I was proud to support bipartisan legislation that will expand services for America’s veterans, ensuring they can get the care they need and have earned through their service to the nation."