SE Kansas City News

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 5th district since 2005, shared a series of tweets on July 7, 2025, addressing various issues from natural disasters to agricultural policies and opportunities for public service.

In a tweet posted at 15:06 UTC, Rep. Cleaver expressed his condolences to those affected by the severe floods in central Texas. He stated, "My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and the communities devastated by the horrific floods in central Texas." He also commended first responders for their efforts and called for prayers for those impacted by the tragedy.

Later that day, at 16:11 UTC, Rep. Cleaver commented on economic challenges facing the state due to recent policy changes. He highlighted concerns about tariffs and cuts to agriculture grants with a tweet quoting an article: “The president’s whipsawing tariffs and cuts to agriculture grants and global food aid have left the state with swollen silos, shrinking markets and volatile prices for crops.”

At 17:31 UTC, Rep. Cleaver extended an invitation to individuals interested in gaining firsthand experience in government operations through an internship opportunity in his office. He encouraged applications with a tweet stating: "Are you interested in public service and want to see how Congress operates on a daily basis? Then apply for an internship in my office!" Applications were invited until July 18th.

Emanuel Cleaver was born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1944 and currently resides in Kansas City. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972.