U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver representing Missouri's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Emanuel Cleaver, who has served Missouri’s 5th District in the U.S. Congress since 2005, recently shared a series of statements on social media addressing local cultural milestones and national policy concerns.
On July 14, 2025, Cleaver highlighted his visit to Willa’s Books in Kansas City to honor Miss Willa Robinson. In his post, he stated: "I had the honor of visiting @WillasBooks to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Miss Willa Robinson – a true cultural icon and champion for Black literature in Kansas City. At 84 years old, Miss Robinson is retiring, closing a chapter that has spanned three decades of service," marking the end of an era for the community bookstore.
Later that day, Cleaver commented on recent developments in international trade policy. On July 14, 2025, he wrote: “Trade chaos is forcing America’s allies closer together, and further from the United States.” He criticized current tariff policies by stating that "The president’s tariff taxes & constant chaos are pushing our allies away, hindering trade that supports American workers, while raising prices for consumers."
In another statement posted on July 14, 2025, Cleaver addressed immigration enforcement practices under President Trump. He said: "President Trump said he would go after violent criminals and gang members—which we can all support. Instead, he’s allowing masked agents to detain hardworking migrants who have been charged with no crimes and hold them in cages. It’s un-American."
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.
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