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Bennie Thompson

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Congressman #MS02 | Avid Hunter l Kappa Alpha Psi 1967 πŸ‘ŒπŸ½β™¦οΈ

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Tune in tonight at 11:30 PM/10:30 PM CT to watch Congressman Troy A. Carter and me discuss the impact the government shutdown will have on the nation.

Click here to view: www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj...

01.10.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Washington Post on X: "The Trump administration is ending a decades-long effort to track food security, calling it β€œpoliticized,” at a time when many Americans are struggling to get proper nutrition or enough to eat. https://t.co/X6Q8MRz5hi" / X The Trump administration is ending a decades-long effort to track food security, calling it β€œpoliticized,” at a time when many Americans are struggling to get proper nutrition or enough to eat. https://t.co/X6Q8MRz5hi

ICYMI: Trump is stopping the USDA from tracking how many people don’t have enough to eat.

Why? The Big Ugly Law steals food from millions of hungry Americans in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.

No coverup can hide the GOP’s shameless agenda.
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22.09.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 6

β€œBorder Czar” Tom Homan is being accused of accepting $50,000 from undercover agents pretending to be business people. Stay tuned!

22.09.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's that time of year again: tailgate season! I enjoy when we come together as a community to support our teams as they represent us at home and abroad. Look out for me at the tailgate!

03.09.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re winning in courts, marching in the streets, and standing united for our people. As VP Harris said, β€œSometimes the fight takes a while; that doesn’t mean we won’t win.” Keep the faith, protect our communities, and stay watchful for truth over misinformation and any attempt to divide us.

13.08.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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Thank you, Tyson, for helping us better serve our communities! We have had a great time at the Mississippi Policy Conference in Tunica, MS so far.

08.08.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Mississippi has lost over $15 billion since the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) was passed. Mississippi refused to take the money, and as a result, people are dying, and hospitals are about to close.

06.08.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 284    πŸ” 114    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 15

Tell Mom to Keep The Faith. This nightmare will be over soon.

22.07.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, the President plans to sign this devastating bill into law. The full impact may not be felt immediately, but America will feel its weight in time. Despite our amendments, calls, & protests, they passed it. When 2026 comes and it’s time to choose new leaders, let us not forget who put us here.

04.07.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 177    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1
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Praying in the House, while preparing to vote away benefits for seniors, children, and the sick. Hypocrisy at its finest.

03.07.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2943    πŸ” 813    πŸ’¬ 384    πŸ“Œ 176
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Our democracy suffers when lies are louder than laws!

03.07.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 126    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2

Now that this ugly bill has passed the Senate, it returns to the Houseβ€”and let me be clear: I will be voting NO again. I refuse to sell out the very people who sent me to Congress. My constituents come firstβ€”always. I will never sell them out, not now, not ever.

02.07.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 438    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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153,910 people will lose care in Mississippi under this terrible bill, and they have the audacity to call it "Beautiful."

01.07.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5
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The hypocrisy is astonishing.

23.06.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

It was a pleasure to have @whipkclark.bsky.social in my district as we toured hospitals and listened to the community. Thank you, Whip Clark, for your visit!

19.06.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 234    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spent the day in Mississippi with Congressman @benniethompson.bsky.social as part of @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s Save Our Hospitals Day of Action. Follow along with us.

19.06.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 158    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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Be aware of your rights, everyone! Let’s keep getting involved in meaningful activism!

13.06.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I'm happy to have @whipkclark.bsky.social joining me in my district.

13.06.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a special guest joining me for my next Town Hall. Be on the lookout!

12.06.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump’s $45M birthday parade is days awayβ€”some estimates say $90M. A mountain of YOUR tax dollars wasted so one man can feel like a king.

I introduced the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act to stop it.

Not one Republican signed on. They’re either fine with it, or too scared to tell a man-child β€œno.”

10.06.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump refused to call in the National Guard when the Capitol was under siege on January 6.

But now, he’s deploying troops to L.A. to crack down on protests against immigration raids.

No National Guard for the attack on democracy yet a full show of force against people demanding justice.

Hypocrisy

08.06.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 280    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3

This administration is a prime example of the three C's: Chaos, Corruption, and Confusion!

05.06.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 279    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2

Trump’s birthday parade is a $62M joke, $46M for the show, $16M in street damage. Meanwhile, he’s profiting off Bitcoin, sneakers, MAGA merch, and even asking Qatar for a $400M jet. This isn’t patriotism, it’s profiteering.

02.06.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 115    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks @herbwilson.bsky.social for some photos 😎

01.06.2025 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a great weekend with my community, spreading the word, showing up, and pushing for change. I went to the State of the People Power Tour at Tougaloo and rolled down to Gulfport with Stacey Abrams to support Sonya Williams Barnes for Mayor. Let’s keep the momentum going!

01.06.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Great pictures thank you!

01.06.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Traveled to MS’s 4th District to speak the truth & stand with those struggling. Some may not like me stepping outside my district, but when leaders stay silent, someone has to step up. We’ll get through this together.

29.05.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2

Still, there is no real evidence behind their fraud and abuse claims, just noise. No proof means it’s either a lie or hearsay. All I see is Trump-pleasing while Americans get left behind. Folks need to wake up and see who’s serving them and making money for his family.

23.05.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

You can’t shovel shit and call it sugar. The Big Ugly Bill is an absolute disgrace, no matter how they try to dress it up.

22.05.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 402    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

They passed the Tax Scam!

21.05.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 95    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

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