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, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 5th district since 2005, shared updates on social media on August 19, 2025, highlighting his recent community engagement and commenting on economic policy impacts.
On August 19, Cleaver posted about a visit to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City: "Visited @habitatkc in the heart of our city to hear about their mission to build homes, strengthen communities, and create opportunity. Their vision of dignity and stability for every family is one I share – and one I’ll keep fighting for in Congress."
Later that day, he addressed economic concerns related to federal trade policy. In a tweet timestamped at 18:36 UTC, Cleaver stated: "Trump’s tariffs are the reason parents are paying more for supplies this back-to-school season. Families asked for relief, not even higher prices." He also provided a link for further reading: "Read more here: https://t.co/OPl5AW0AWO"
Cleaver has been an active member of Congress since replacing Karen McCarthy in 2005 and is known for his focus on issues affecting families and communities in Missouri's 5th District. Born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1944 and now residing in Kansas City, Cleaver holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Prairie View A&M University (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001061).
His comments come as families across the country face rising costs during the back-to-school season, with ongoing debate over the effects of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.
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