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, who has represented Missouri’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress since 2005, addressed a range of issues on his Twitter account on July 23, 2025, including concerns about rising steel prices and ongoing advocacy for social justice.
In a post at 19:39 UTC, Cleaver commented on recent developments in the domestic manufacturing sector: “American steel makers are raising prices, forcing new costs onto domestic manufacturers that make everything from cars to military tanks. The increases come on the back of President Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum.”
Later that day at 19:59 UTC, Cleaver shared his experience engaging with young leaders at the U.S. Capitol: “This week, I was honored to speak with the @MemFoundation’s MLK Social Justice Fellows at the U.S. Capitol about turning movements and protests into real-world policy changes. Together, we must keep working to build bridges that will lead us to the better world we want to see”.
At 20:43 UTC, Cleaver posted a brief message urging transparency: “Release. The. Files.”
Cleaver has been active in Congress since replacing Karen McCarthy in 2005 and is known for his engagement with both economic and social issues. Born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1944 and currently residing in Kansas City, he graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972.
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