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, incumbent congressman for Missouri's 5th district, took to social media to express concerns on various issues affecting the working class and veterans of the United States. A prominent voice in the U.S. Congress since 2005, Cleaver criticizes current political and economic policies, resonating with his constituents through social commentary.
On March 31, 2025, Cleaver commented on former President Donald Trump's economic policies. He stated that President Trump "makes it very clear that he 'couldn't care less' that his policies are raising prices on everything from new vehicles to everyday goods at the grocery store" and criticized Trump's disconnect from the struggles of working-class Americans. Read more.
Later that day, Cleaver addressed issues concerning veterans' healthcare accessibility. He mentioned that "as Smith has seen colleagues let go and staffing levels reduced, appointment wait times have risen.” Cleaver accused Elon Musk and a reference to DOGE cryptocurrency of endangering veterans' access to crucial healthcare to benefit tax cuts for the wealthiest 1%. Read more.
On April 1, 2025, Cleaver shared a headline depicting what he considers the GOP's harmful legislation, asserting that "Republicans Vote to Let Banks Screw Over Working Americans.” Cleaver's tweet underscores his critical view of financial deregulation affecting average citizens. Read more.
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