SW Missouri News

Representative Eric Burlison, currently serving Missouri’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, has shared a series of tweets discussing themes ranging from border control to government efficiency. Burlison, who took office in 2023 after replacing Billy Long, has a background in state politics, having served in both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate.

In a tweet posted on April 4, 2025, Burlison referenced a piece by VDHanson, emphasizing the importance of a controlled border: "Excellent piece by @VDHanson. No serious country can survive a wide-open border. President Trump is swiftly restoring order where chaos once reigned." This tweet highlights Burlison's support for former President Trump’s immigration policies.

On April 5, 2025, Burlison posted another tweet related to governmental efficiency. He directed followers to a message from Secretary Scott Bessent, emphasizing the significance of efficiency in government operations: "The Department of Government EFFICIENCY. Take 3.5 minutes of your day to hear this message from @SecScottBessent on @DOGE." This suggests Burlison's endorsement of messages promoting efficient governmental operations.

Later, on the same day, Burlison shared a tweet consisting solely of URLs, "https://t.co/Y3dNZWQsUY https://t.co/XGrN87IZVR" without additional commentary, leaving the context of the links unknown.