NW Tennessee News

Rep. David Kustoff, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 8th district, has been active on social media sharing his views and activities. His recent tweets cover a range of topics from political appointments to local student nominations and security concerns.

On November 18, 2024, Rep. Kustoff congratulated Sean Duffy for his nomination as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by former President Donald Trump. He expressed his support for this decision stating, "Congratulations to my friend, @BottomLineFBN host and former Congressman, @SeanDuffyWI, for being nominated to serve as the Secretary of @USDOT. Another great pick by @realDonaldTrump!"

The following day, November 19, 2024, he highlighted his role in nominating West Tennessee students to U.S. military academies. He emphasized the importance of recognizing students' academic achievements and leadership skills with the statement: "It is an honor to nominate West TN students to attend a U.S. military academy." He praised these young Americans eager to serve the nation.

Later that same day, Rep. Kustoff addressed security concerns related to immigration policies under the Biden-Harris Administration. He mentioned the presence of a Venezuelan gang in Tennessee cities and criticized current immigration policies by stating: "The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is tracking the presence of a violent Venezuelan gang... The Biden-Harris Admin’s failed immigration policies have made every state a border state." He also noted that House Republicans are prepared to collaborate with Donald Trump on this issue.