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, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 5th district, has expressed his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. The tweets cover topics ranging from reproductive rights to immigration and civil rights.
On January 22, 2025, Rep. Cleaver commented on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, stating that "Today should have marked the 52nd anniversary of Roe, which guaranteed women the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions." He criticized the Supreme Court's Dobbs Decision and mentioned that "House Republicans will push more legislation to attack reproductive freedom." "Original quotation"
Later that day, he addressed immigration policies by stating that "President Trump is not just against illegal immigration, he is against ALL immigration," highlighting potential negative impacts on the economy and international reputation. He emphasized the need for reforming the immigration system while retaining national values. "Original quotation"
On January 23, 2025, Rep. Cleaver discussed civil rights issues in relation to President Trump and MAGA Republicans' stance on diversity initiatives: "It should no longer be misconstrued that when President Trump and MAGA Republicans talk about rolling back 'DEI,' they don’t mean corporate diversity trainings." He warned that such actions aim at rolling back civil rights laws meant to combat Jim Crow era policies. "Original quotation"
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