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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 5th district, shared several reflections and updates through his Twitter account on February 14, 2025. His tweets addressed various issues including community tragedies, national remembrance days, and political actions affecting federal employees.

In a tweet posted at 19:03 UTC, Rep. Cleaver expressed his condolences following a tragic shooting incident that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally. He stated: "Holding space today to reflect on the tragic shooting that took place during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, forever impacting our community. My heart is with Lisa’s family and all those affected by the celebration turned tragedy."

Later that day at 19:41 UTC, he honored the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Cleaver tweeted: "Today, we honor the 17 children & educators who lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. My heart remains with survivors, families, & communities still grappling with the pain. It's long past time for meaningful action to #EndGunViolence."

At 20:30 UTC on February 14th, Rep. Cleaver reported hosting a discussion with local unions and federal employees regarding former President Trump's federal employee buyout plan. In his tweet he mentioned: "Last night I hosted a call with @AFGE9th, @NTEU66, local unions, and federal employees to discuss Trump’s dangerous federal employee buyout plan." He emphasized that "Federal workers keep our country running – gutting the workforce to reward political allies is unacceptable."