NW Tennessee News

Rep. David Kustoff has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2017, representing Tennessee's 8th district. In a series of recent tweets, Kustoff addressed matters of national honors, international diplomacy, and disaster recovery efforts.

On March 25, 2025, Kustoff took to social media to mark Medal of Honor Day, where he mentioned, "On #MedalOfHonorDay, we recognize the brave Americans who earned the Medal of Honor for their valiant actions in service to our nation. They are true American heroes who went above and beyond the call of duty." He highlighted the bravery of these individuals and recognized their exceptional contribution to the country.

Later the same day, Kustoff expressed support for his friend Mike Huckabee's nomination as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel. He tweeted, "My friend, @GovMikeHuckabee, will be a good and strong U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Under his leadership, we will strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship, bring the hostages home, and work to ensure Israel can live in peace with her neighbors." This endorsement comes as part of his ongoing commitment to fortifying international alliances.

The following day, on March 26, 2025, Kustoff shared his engagement in disaster recovery efforts via a meeting with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Sheehan. He stated, "It was great to meet with @TennesseeEMA Director Patrick Sheehan in Washington. Thank you for ensuring Tennesseans have the resources they need to recover and rebuild from disasters." This meeting underscores Kustoff's dedication to aiding local communities in recovering from adverse events.