Rep. Don Beyer, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 8th district since 2015, addressed several national issues in a series of posts on March 7, 2026.
In his first post at 15:25 UTC, Beyer commented on the recent installation of a plaque honoring officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6 attack. He wrote, “Long overdue. The plaque honoring the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 was installed albeit with no moment to publicly recognize the courage of those who risked their lives to protect our democracy. Honoring them shouldn’t be controversial.”
Later that day at 17:33 UTC, Beyer criticized what he described as trivialization of military conflict by government officials online. He stated, “SpongeBob memes and video game edits hyping their illegal war in Iran, tells us just how seriously the White House takes decisions of war and peace. This isn’t Call of Duty. It isn’t a game or a meme. Real people are dying, including innocent children and American soldiers.”
At 20:08 UTC, Beyer expressed support for scientific research and its role in public health and environmental policy. He posted, “Science is worth fighting for. I’m proud to stand up for vaccines that prevent disease, for research that cures cancer, for data that helps us confront climate change, and for discoveries we cannot even imagine yet. The stakes could not be higher.”
Beyer has served in Congress since replacing Jim Moran in 2015 and represents Virginia’s 8th district.1 Born in Trieste in 1950 and currently residing in Alexandria,3 he graduated from Williams College with a BA in 1972.4
