Emanuel Cleaver U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Emanuel Cleaver U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 5th district since 2005, has recently shared his views on several pressing issues through social media posts. The tweets address topics ranging from international politics to local economic opportunities and reproductive rights.
On December 5, 2024, Rep. Cleaver expressed his stance against the actions of Georgian Dream in Georgia. He stated, "I join my colleagues @SenatorCardin, @SenatorWicker, and @JohnCornyn in denouncing the violence and brutality by Georgian Dream against protestors and opposition leaders." He urged the administration to impose sanctions on those responsible for the violent crackdown.
Later that day, Rep. Cleaver met with Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026, to discuss Kansas City's upcoming role as a host city for the World Cup. In his tweet at 21:28:43 UTC, he said he was "Happy to sit down with Pam Kramer...to discuss federal funding opportunities that will help bolster security, optimize public transit, and maximize the benefits small businesses will receive with Kansas City hosting the World Cup."
On December 6, 2024, Rep. Cleaver addressed state-level political developments regarding reproductive rights in Missouri. He highlighted concerns over efforts to overturn a recent constitutional amendment passed by voters enshrining reproductive rights. He declared his commitment to protecting these rights by stating "We will not relent in the fight to protect women’s freedom and their right to bodily autonomy."