Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, a U.S. Congressman who has consistently won re-election since 2014, posted a series of statements on X (formerly Twitter) addressing ongoing government funding debates and international events.

On October 6, 2025, Bost highlighted concerns regarding military pay amid a government shutdown, stating, "As the Schumer Shutdown rolls on, here’s the next important date to keep an eye on: October 15th. That’s the date active-duty troops are due to receive their next paycheck. House Republicans passed a clean funding extension weeks ago, but Senate Democrats continue holding it up".

The following day, Bost marked the anniversary of a significant attack in the Middle East. On October 7, 2025, he wrote, "Two years ago today, Hamas launched a brutal attack on Israel, murdering over 1,200 innocent people and taking hundreds of hostages. Today, 48 are still believed to be in Hamas custody, with 20 thought to still be alive. The United States stands with Israel as President Trump and".

Later that same day, Bost addressed claims about government spending priorities, posting, "Democrats claim they didn’t shut down the government to fund benefits for illegal immigrants. But here’s the truth: their plan would funnel nearly $200 billion into healthcare for illegal immigrants and non-citizens over the next decade, money that could fully cover the https://t.co/mocIuB7x2d".

Rep. Mike Bost has represented his district in Congress since defeating William L. Enyart in 2014. He subsequently won re-election against Charles Baricevic in 2016, Raymond Lenzi in 2020, Brendan Kelly in 2018, and Chip Markel in 2022. Bost's recent social media activity reflects ongoing debates over federal funding priorities and international security concerns.