Don Beyer U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Don Beyer U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Don Beyer, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 8th district, has shared a series of tweets addressing issues alongside fellow representatives and expressing concerns over economic policies. Beyer, who has been serving since 2015, often collaborates with other members of Congress on various legislative matters.
On January 31, 2025, Rep. Don Beyer tweeted about working with several colleagues: "With @GerryConnolly, @RepGlennIvey, @RepSuhas, @RepRaskin, @RepStenyHoyer, @RepAprilDelaney, @RepSarahElfreth, @RepVindman, @BobbyScott, @RepMcClellan, and @EleanorNorton."
On February 2, 2025, Beyer criticized former President Donald Trump's tariff policies in a tweet stating that they would impose new taxes affecting the cost of living for Americans. He remarked: "Donald Trump's tariffs will impose new taxes paid by the American people in ways that raise the cost of food, housing, medical care, and more." He further emphasized that these policies would result in higher prices for essential goods and services.
In another tweet on February 2nd, Beyer provided an estimate from The Budget Lab, suggesting that Trump's tariffs could increase household expenses by approximately $1,250 annually. He noted significant impacts on energy prices as well as those for food and automobiles.
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