U.S. Representative Don Beyer shared his insights and opinions on a series of issues through his social media posts on April 2, 2025. Representing Virginia’s 8th district since succeeding Jim Moran in 2015, Beyer has been vocal on various topics, ranging from the role of diplomacy in national security to calls for accountability within government positions.
On April 2, 2025, Beyer noted the foundational goals of the U.S. Institute of Peace, which was established with former President Ronald Reagan’s support. According to Beyer, “Congress established the Institute of Peace with support of Ronald Reagan to study and advance the use of diplomacy to prevent armed conflict.” He emphasized that “the American people have a vested interest in that goal, for both national security and financial reasons in addition to the moral ones.” (source)
In a subsequent message posted on the same day at 00:03:06 UTC, Beyer criticized former President Donald Trump’s foreign policy stance, specifically his treatment of diplomacy and American allies. Beyer stated, “Donald Trump’s attacks on diplomacy and soft power, his antagonization of key American allies, and his authoritarian tactics make our country and the world less safe.” He affirmed his continuing support for “the U.S. Institute of Peace and for the conscientious, committed people who work” there. (source)
Later in the day, at 18:52:41 UTC, Beyer called for the termination of Mike Waltz’s employment, stating, “There is no excuse to keep Mike Waltz in this job. He should be fired immediately.” No further context for the statement was provided in the tweet. (source)
