Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Mike Bost, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 12th district since 2015, recently shared several significant updates on his social media platform. Bost, who has served in various political roles including the Illinois House of Representatives and the Jackson County Board, took to Twitter to commemorate historical events and share news impacting both religious and economic spheres.
On May 8, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost marked a solemn occasion by acknowledging the "80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day," highlighting the end of World War II in Europe with the defeat of Nazi Germany by Allied forces. He expressed gratitude towards "the servicemembers who sacrificed so much for our freedoms." "Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies defeated Nazi Germany and ended WWII in Europe. We honor the servicemembers who sacrificed so much for our freedoms."
Later that day, at 17:58 UTC, Bost announced a significant development within the Catholic Church: "The College of Cardinals has elected the next pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost." This election is notable as Cardinal Prevost becomes "the FIRST American pope and a native of Illinois," taking on the papal name Leo XIV. Bost described this as "a truly historic moment." "BREAKING NEWS: The College of Cardinals has elected the next pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. He will be known as Leo XIV, and is the FIRST American pope and a native of Illinois. What a truly historic moment."
In another update posted at 20:14 UTC on May 8, Rep. Bost highlighted an achievement by President Trump concerning international trade relations between the United States and United Kingdom. He noted that a new trade deal was established which would significantly benefit American workers and farmers by reducing tariffs on beef and ethanol exports. This agreement promises over "$5 billion in new market access for American producers" while also removing previously existing barriers."President Trump delivered another big win for American workers and farmers today. The new U.S.-UK trade deal slashes tariffs on our beef and ethanol exports, opening up over $5 billion in new market access for American producers."
Mike Bost continues to serve his constituents from Murphysboro, Illinois where he was born in 1960.
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