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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 5th district since 2005, recently shared his thoughts on social media regarding sports and legislative matters. The tweets from Rep. Cleaver reflect both personal interests and professional concerns.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Cleaver tweeted about the Super Bowl LVII victory of the Kansas City Chiefs over the Philadelphia Eagles. He expressed his anticipation for enjoying Philadelphia's renowned cheesesteaks once again after another potential Chiefs win. He also proposed expanding a wager related to this event, engaging fellow representatives in a friendly challenge: "Having defeated @RepDwightEvans’ @Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, I’m eager to get another taste of Philly’s finest #Chiefsteaks after the @Chiefs #RunItBack on Sunday."

The following day, February 7, 2025, he provided information on the Taxpayer Data Protection Act through a tweet that included a link for further details: "Find more information on the Taxpayer Data Protection Act here:"

Also on February 7, Rep. Cleaver addressed concerns from his constituents in Missouri regarding privacy issues under President Trump's administration. He highlighted their dissatisfaction with an unelected billionaire having access to private information and Treasury's payment system and assured them that House Democrats are actively working to safeguard their privacy: "All week, I’ve received calls from Missourians who are, rightfully, furious that President Trump has allowed an unelected, unaccountable billionaire to access their private information and Treasury’s payment system."