SW Missouri News

Eric Burlison, who currently serves in the United States Congress representing Missouri's 7th district, has shared his views on various political topics through his recent social media posts. Burlison, who assumed office in 2023 after replacing Billy Long, has a background in state politics having served in the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate. His recent posts address topics such as media narratives, presidential accomplishments, and judicial appointments.

On April 24, 2025, Burlison critiqued media narratives by referencing several controversial topics. He stated, "They’ve peddled lies about Covington, Smollett, the COVID lab-leak, Kavanaugh, Hunter Biden’s laptop, Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, Border Patrol “whipping” migrants, Russia collusion, and countless others. But “right-wing rhetoric” is the real problem. Got it." This comment reflects his perspective on perceived media biases and the emphasis on right-wing rhetoric.

Later that day, Burlison praised former President Donald Trump for his actions since taking office. He wrote, "President Trump has moved at lightning speed in his first 100 days, delivering on his promises to the American people and a much-needed culture shift." This tweet highlights Burlison's support for the initiatives and changes introduced by the former president.

In another tweet on the same day, Burlison commented on the political strategies of the Democratic Party. He stated, "I fully encourage Dems to keep backing activists judges and taking the losing side of 80-20 issues. Surely being the party of crime and chaos will resonate with Americans." This message underscores Burlison's critical stance on the perceived alignment of Democratic policies with public opinion and judicial appointments.

Burlison, who was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1976 and resides in Ozark, has a longstanding connection to his district and state. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Missouri State University, where he graduated in 2000 and completed further studies in 2002.