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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a longstanding U.S. Congress member representing Missouri's 5th district since 2005, shared his views on several significant issues through a series of tweets on February 14, 2025. These tweets address support for public servants, critique of former President Trump's plans, and commendation for the University of Missouri-Kansas City's recent academic achievement.

In a tweet posted at 20:30 UTC on February 14, Rep. Cleaver expressed his support for public servants in Missouri's 5th district and nationwide. He stated, "I proudly stand with public servants in #MO05 and across the nation." He encouraged readers to learn more about their call by following an included link.

Later that day, at 21:28 UTC, Rep. Cleaver criticized former President Donald Trump's proposed plan regarding federal agencies. He tweeted, "Trump’s plan is nothing more than a mass purge of dedicated public servants at agencies that benefit the American public and keep the nation running." He emphasized that such actions would be detrimental to all Americans, particularly affecting neighbors and families involved.

Finally, at 22:30 UTC on February 14, Rep. Cleaver celebrated an academic milestone achieved by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). In his tweet, he announced that "@UMKC has earned the prestigious Carnegie R1 classification," recognizing it among the nation's top research universities. He described this as transformative for students, faculty, and the region by fostering innovation and opportunity.