Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 12th district since 2015, has been vocal on various issues through his social media platform. Born in Murphysboro, Illinois in 1960, Bost has a long history of public service including previous roles in the Illinois House of Representatives and the Jackson County Board.

On June 16, 2025, Rep. Bost addressed immigration policies via Twitter, expressing his support for President Trump's efforts to manage the immigration crisis. He criticized certain members of the D.C. City Council for hindering cooperation with federal immigration authorities and stated that prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens is "unacceptable." He mentioned voting last week for a related measure "As President Trump works to clean up our immigration crisis...".

The following day, June 17, 2025, Bost announced opportunities for individuals from Southern Illinois to join his fall paid internship program. He emphasized that such internships provide valuable insights into the legislative branch and encouraged those passionate about public service to apply "My offices are seeking driven individuals from Southern Illinois...".

On June 18, 2025, Rep. Bost highlighted findings from the Council of Economic Advisers regarding a new bill supported by President Trump called “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” According to him, this legislation promises significant benefits for Americans by offering substantial middle-class tax cuts while increasing wages and take-home pay "According to the Council of Economic Advisers’ newest report...".

Mike Bost's career spans several decades; he served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 until joining Congress in 2015 after replacing Gerald Hawkins.