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Tom Emmer, a U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 6th district since 2015, has been vocal on social media about various national and local issues. Emmer, who succeeded Michele Bachmann in Congress and previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, frequently uses his platform to address concerns related to law enforcement and public safety.

On July 7, 2025, Emmer expressed support for United States Border Patrol officials by agreeing with a statement from Karoline Leavitt. He stated: "I would encourage AOC and other Democrats to meet with the United States Border Patrol. These are honorable Americans simply trying to do their job to enforce the law." Emmer emphasized that border patrol officials are heroes facing baseless attacks.

The following day, on July 8, 2025, Emmer extended gratitude towards federal agencies for their efforts in combating drug trafficking in Minnesota. He acknowledged the work of the DEA and FBI Minneapolis by stating: "Thank you, @DEAHQ and @FBIMinneapolis, for working overtime to make our communities SAFE again." Highlighting their achievements, he noted that "900 lbs of meth has been removed from the streets of Minnesota because of their incredible efforts."

On July 9, 2025, Emmer addressed Representative Ilhan Omar's actions at a protest event at the University of Minnesota. He remarked: "This is coming from the woman who rallied with pro-hamas protestors at the University of Minnesota." His message concluded with advice directed at Omar: "I would sit this one out."

Emmer was born in South Bend, Indiana in 1961 and resides in Delano. He graduated from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks with a BA in 1984 and earned a JD from William Mitchell College of Law in 1988.