Congressman Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Don Beyer, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 8th district since 2015, expressed thoughts and sentiments on various issues through a series of tweets recently shared. He represents the district, having taken over from Jim Moran, and has a background that includes graduating from Williams College with a BA in 1972. Born in 1950 in Trieste, he resides in Alexandria.
On April 20, 2025, Beyer extended holiday greetings saying, "Happy Easter!" The brief tweet was likely intended to convey goodwill to constituents celebrating the holiday.
In a follow-up tweet on April 21, 2025, Beyer reflected on the recent passing of Pope Francis. He noted, "Pope Francis embodied leadership grounded in humility. He called on us to protect our environment, to uplift the marginalized among us, and to leave this Earth better than we found it." Beyer also expressed hope that the Pope's legacy will inspire compassion.
Later that day, he turned his attention to national affairs, criticizing Secretary Hegseth. Beyer stated, "Secretary Hegseth has repeatedly shown blatant disregard for national security and the welfare of servicemembers who serve under his incompetent leadership. As I’ve said before, Hegseth must – at minimum – resign or be fired immediately." This statement indicated ongoing concerns over leadership within a key department.
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