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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who has represented Missouri’s 5th District in the U.S. Congress since 2005, used his social media platform on October 14, 2025, to criticize the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers, focusing on their policies and treatment of federal workers and American families.

In a post made at 18:18 UTC, Cleaver wrote, "Instead of working to lower costs and bring people together, the Trump administration and Republicans nationwide are seeking to divide communities and silence the voices of American families. It’s shameful."

Later that evening, at 19:24 UTC, Cleaver addressed the issue of federal workers and recent threats to their pay and employment status. He stated, "Federal workers are not a pawn in some game—they are hardworking Americans who deserve respect for their service to communities across the country. Instead of threatening to withhold pay and mass fire these civil servants, the president should work with Congress to reopen the"

At 20:22 UTC, Cleaver criticized the president’s economic policies, particularly tariffs. He posted, "The president said that he would lower costs for hardworking families on 'Day one.' Instead, his reckless tariff taxes are driving up the cost of everything from housing and health care to coffee and beef."

Cleaver, who was born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1944 and now resides in Kansas City, has a long history of public service. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Cleaver succeeded Karen McCarthy in Congress and has consistently advocated for Missouri’s 5th District since taking office in 2005.