Rep. Don Beyer, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 8th district since 2015, posted a series of tweets on January 12, 2026, criticizing former President Donald Trump’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and referencing broader concerns about democratic norms.
In his first post on January 12 at 17:06 UTC, Beyer stated: “Trump’s phony investigation of Fed Chair Powell on made up charges jeopardizes Fed independence, a key to our economic success.
It’s part of a larger pattern of Trump trying to prosecute and jail those who cross him—thuggish, autocratic behavior that threatens our democracy.”
Later the same day at 21:02 UTC, Beyer referenced editorial criticism from a major news outlet: “Even the conservative Washington Post Editorial Board agrees: Trump’s phony investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell is wrong, a ‘broken promise,’ ‘lawfare’ based on a ‘pretext,’ ‘trying to use criminal law to punish policy disagreements.’
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In another tweet posted at 22:03 UTC on January 12, Beyer shared a brief message: “Make America Healthy Again” https://t.co/uiGGoxcb35
Don Beyer has represented Virginia’s 8th District in Congress since succeeding Jim Moran in 2015. Born in Trieste in 1950 and currently residing in Alexandria, Beyer graduated from Williams College with a BA in 1972. His public comments reflect ongoing debates about the independence of the Federal Reserve and concerns over political interference with central banking institutions.
