Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 12th district since 2015, shared his views and experiences through a series of tweets on June 12 and 13, 2025. The congressman discussed legislative actions, personal engagements, and acknowledged the efforts of national leadership.

On June 12, Rep. Bost tweeted about recent fiscal reforms by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the President’s team aimed at reducing wasteful spending in Washington. He stated that "the House voted today to make $9.4 billion of these cuts permanent." He highlighted that part of these cuts includes eliminating taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS, emphasizing the availability of alternative educational programming.

Later that day, another tweet from Rep. Bost contained only a link: "https://t.co/IhMt44CzcA". The content or context related to this link was not specified in the post.

On June 13, Rep. Bost shared a personal moment from attending a Congressional Picnic with his family. He expressed gratitude towards President Trump and the First Lady for hosting them at the event: "Had a great time with Tracy and our granddaughters, Tinley and Londyn, at the Congressional Picnic yesterday."

Mike Bost has had an extensive career in public service, having served in various capacities including as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 to 2015 before joining Congress.