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Tom Emmer, a U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota's 6th district since 2015, has been active on social media discussing various political topics. Emmer, who succeeded Michele Bachmann and previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011, often shares his perspectives on current events through his Twitter account.

On May 5, 2025, Tom Emmer expressed criticism towards Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty by highlighting her new podcast. In his tweet, he described Moriarty as "WOKE" and accused her of promoting a "soft on crime agenda." The full tweet can be accessed here.

Three days later, on May 8, 2025, Emmer posted a brief tweet questioning international relations with the phrase "Which country is next?" The post included a link to an external source. This tweet can be viewed here.

Later that same day, Emmer voiced support for former President Donald Trump regarding a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. He stated he was proud to stand with a president prioritizing America and congratulated Trump on what he called a "historic trade deal." The complete tweet is available here.

Tom Emmer was born in South Bend, Indiana in 1961 and currently resides in Delano. He graduated from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1988.