SW Missouri News

Eric Burlison, currently representing Missouri's 7th district in the U.S. Congress and formerly a member of both the Missouri House of Representatives and State Senate, has recently articulated several pressing concerns through social media. Known for his staunch views on fiscal responsibility and immigration, Burlison has raised alarms over financial practices and policies he believes are detrimental to the country.

In a tweet dated April 22, 2025, Burlison criticized the utilization of tax dollars by states, describing it as a "legalized money laundering operation" that incurs billions in costs annually. He urged Congress to take action against Medicaid provider taxes, which he perceives as part of a "financial shell game."

Continuing his discourse on fiscal matters, Burlison posted a second tweet on the same day, April 22, 2025, without adding further commentary except providing a link.

Switching focus to immigration issues, Burlison posted on April 23, 2025, expressing his views on Democratic policies regarding immigration. In this tweet, he questioned the sacrifices of innocent Americans, allegedly made to protect undocumented immigrants, describing such actions as "truly heartless."

Eric Burlison’s statements underscore his ongoing commitment to controversial issues like tax policies and immigration. Although his critiques are sharply worded, they provide insight into his legislative priorities and concerns for fiscal responsibility and law enforcement fairness.