U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Representing the 5th District of Missouri | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Representing the 5th District of Missouri | Official U.S. House headshot
Emanuel Cleaver, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 5th district since 2005, shared his views on recent political developments through a series of tweets on March 12, 2025. The congressman, who succeeded Karen McCarthy in the position and holds a degree from Prairie View A&M University, addressed various issues including veterans' benefits, local economic development initiatives, and changes in the Department of Education.
On March 12 at 14:32 UTC, Cleaver announced his opposition to the GOP's proposed continuing resolution (CR). He stated that he "voted against the GOP's partisan CR" due to its potential impact on veterans' benefits and essential services.
Later that day at 15:35 UTC, Cleaver expressed his satisfaction after meeting with city leaders from Missouri’s 5th district. He mentioned that it is "always a pleasure to sit down with city leaders" to discuss congressional support for local initiatives aimed at boosting economic development and public safety.
At 16:35 UTC on the same day, Cleaver criticized actions by President Trump regarding the Department of Education. He characterized these efforts as an attempt "to dismantle the public education system", suggesting they were intended to finance tax cuts.
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