Rep. Eric Burlison, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 7th district since 2023, shared his views on recent events through a series of tweets on December 9, 2024. These tweets addressed various topics including the verdict of Daniel Penny, the stance of GOP members towards former President Trump, and Trump’s nominations.
On December 9, 2024, Rep. Burlison expressed satisfaction with the legal outcome for Daniel Penny by stating “Justice prevailed. Daniel Penny is not guilty and never was!”.
Later that day, he commented on the political climate within the Republican Party. He noted “Apparently the historic mandate delivered by the American people isn’t enough to get moderate GOP members on the Trump Train.” He further urged these members to align with or step aside from supporting Trump by stating “Get on board or get out of the way.”
In another tweet posted on December 9, 2024, Rep. Burlison addressed criticism faced by Trump’s nominees, asserting that such scrutiny validates their selection. He remarked “The Deep State coming after President Trump’s nominations only proves he’s picked the right people.”
