Don Beyer, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia’s 8th district since 2015, has recently shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets. Born in Trieste in 1950 and residing in Alexandria, Beyer has been active in addressing national concerns ranging from veterans’ recognition to Medicaid access.
On March 17, 2025, Beyer expressed his sentiments regarding Arlington National Cemetery. He stated, “Arlington National Cemetery is a sacred place of honor and respect for those who have served our nation. This censorship from the Trump administration does not erase or diminish the service and sacrifices of Black, Hispanic, and women veterans who fought for our freedoms.”
Later that evening on March 18, 2025, he attended an event at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). In his tweet about the visit, he mentioned conducting congressional oversight over an incident involving DOGE. He wrote: “I was at USIP tonight to conduct congressional oversight over DOGE’s break-in. I spoke with Acting President & CEO Moose. USIP is an independent, non-profit entity and I will work to stop DOGE’s illegal power grab.”
Continuing on March 18, Beyer addressed healthcare concerns related to Medicaid. He tweeted: “Medicaid gives 80 million Americans the ability to access care they desperately need, like my constituents Mary Lee Ruby and Michael Thomas. Donald Trump and Republicans want to force people like Mary Lee and Michael off Medicaid to give billionaires tax cuts.”
