Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) [2025 file photo]

This afternoon:

Emanuel Cleaver II
[February 23, 2026]

In light of the U.S. military buildup within striking distance of Iran, it is imperative that the War Powers Act be honored.
No president has the authority to unilaterally use military force without the approval of Congress.
The last thing this country needs right now is another war in the Middle East that would add trillions to the national debt while putting countless lives at risk. That’s why I proudly co-sponsored H.Con.Res. 38, an Iran War Powers Resolution to prevent U.S. military action.

A few of the responses:

Unfortunately, the Mango Menace has no honor and thinks he is some weirdo one-man-show-by-divine-right who can ‘do anything **I WANT**’ – y’all need to prepare for that.

and its a great distraction from the files and his non stop failures

Thanks for standing up for sanity.

Trump is trying to “wag the dog.” This is going to be a huge mistake.

“No war with Iran” [2020 file photo]

Please I am a Navy mom we do not need another senseless war, but he does so he can pull some crap and not allow mid terms to happen. Thank You

He needs the war to cancel the midterms. Don’t think he won’t do it!!!

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So to make sure everyone knows how smart cleaver is he’d rather let Iran have nuclear capability just saying 🤷🚛🇺🇸

So, calling Donald Trump (r) a liar, eh?

“Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!” (June 25, 2025)

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Most of the other responses are from right wingnut MAGA cultists.

Representative Eric Burlison (r).

Today:

Eric Burlison
[February 23, 2026]

[….]
Liberals need to calm down.

President Trump is not going to harm gay people, bring back slavery, or strip women of their rights…

He’s not a Muslim.

Yes, he re-posted that shit.

Some of the responses:

This is a disgusting post, Eric Burlison

Openly bigoted and racist posts, really? Even though you claimed “ President Trump hasn’t done anything wrong,” so there’s nothing to hold him accountable for, Maury said, “the lie detector determined that was a lie.” Even as overall violent crime in America is down, crimes against LGBTQ+ people are alarmingly high under Trump, and increases have followed his derogatory and dehumanizing language. He’s pressured his sycophants to push through anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and continued spreading lies about that community.
Trump has significantly expanded the use of and funding for private, for-profit prisons that utilize inmate labor, and he’s ended a DOJ policy that aimed to phase out the use of private prisons. The increased use and funding of private prisons using inmate labor with exceedingly low wages is, for all intents and purposes, slave labor. It’s a modern-day version of debtor’s prisons and indentured servitude. The inmates in these prisons are overwhelmingly black men with non-violent offenses who are serving time for crimes that result in probation or community service for their white peers, but lengthy prison sentences for them.
Do I really need to explain how Trump is working to strip women of their rights?
While I knew you were dishonest and obsequious towards Trump, this is disgusting and uncalled for. Mel Hancock would be ashamed that you’re so devoid of the principles you claim are so integral to your faith that you think this is acceptable behavior from a sitting US member of Congress. It does not matter if it was a staffer who posted this hateful nonsense; it’s on you. I suppose it’s a blessing that Mel is not alive to see how far you’ve lowered the bar, so do better or get out of office.

So, Eric Burlison, would you react the same way if the post said “he’s not a catholic.” If not, why not?

It’s wild that “He’s not a Muslim” is supposed to calm anyone down. Muslim Americans are just as American as everyone else; they vote, pay taxes, serve in the military, and live in this district. When you frame someone not being Muslim as reassurance, that’s prejudice talking. A member of Congress represents people of every faith, not just the ones he’s comfortable with.

Racist people like you should never hold office.

Why do you constantly divide us??

This is so inappropriate.

Wow. Another new low for you.

What in the world?!?

Eric? Are you ok? This is pretty low, even for you. I have to say I’m surprised.

I am not at all surprised. He has shown who he is, over and over. This is disgusting, and pretty stupid, but right in line with who Burlison seems to be. Missouri needs to stop electing horrible people just because they have an R by their names and get people who actually care about the citizens in this state.

Wow, this is embarrassing.

Bigot ☹️

A new low for you. Congratulations.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations.
A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness – Lev.15: 19-24.
The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord – Lev.1:9.
The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death.
Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this? Are there ‘degrees’ of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

Gee whiz, sound racist much?

I would rather deal with a large group of Muslims over just a single one of you… a man who does the same but wraps himself up in MY faith.
Congrats. You are the reason why church attendance is shrinking.

Wow. What a truly repugnant post.

This is disgusting. Even for you, Eric.

Shame on you.
You have Muslim constituents, too.

Actually, Republicans have tried to do all of those things. Republicans constantly are trying to control women’s bodies, have passed dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills and do all they can to destroy unions and harm workers at the behest of their billionaire donors.

This says a whole lot more about you than them, but alright. Can’t wait for the day it actually has consequences for all of you guys.

This is the most shameful display of ignorance!!! The things already happening in this country are beyond disgusting and my congressman posts this NASTINESS!!! Beyond disgusting!!!!🤢

The only purpose of this post – Eric Burlison – is to inflame. Conduct unbecoming of a public official who is supposed to represent ME. Retract it. This is NOT as ask, it’s an expectation.

WTF

Islamophobia at its finest 🤮

This is post is another reason NOT to vote for Burlison in November. He has displayed he doesn’t have the intelligence, morals, or character to represent District 7.

I can’t with you. You’re an embarrassment. The fact that you think posting this is okay or a good idea is terrifying. I’m so disgusted.

Shame on you Eric Burlison

Evidently you fired your social media team and took over yourself. We now see your lack of humanity and character in its full force. You have sold your soul just to earn the tidbit of affection from your dear leader.

Stunted. Emotionally, physically, morally and most certainly mentally. I went to school with you and I still see an insecure little man who likes to hide.

Wow. You are an absolute bigot. That white Christian nationalism mentality is shining bright and it’s a terrible look.

You are a bigot.

Maybe liberals can’t calm down is because their congressman is clearly racist! This post would be horrible any time of year but during both the Easter and Ramadan seasons makes it even worse.

Divide, insult, divide, insult.
That’s all you do.
This post is gross, do better.
BE better.

Too late.

You’re disgusting

Disgusting, unprofessional, and embarrassing.

Do you even know how to do your job, Eric?

You just get more offensive every day! There really is no bottom for you is there?

It’s ironic to see this kind of “othering” when the policy goals of the “America First” crowd—like merging church and state, stripping reproductive rights, and enforcing religious traditionalism—are functionally identical to the Islamist fundamentalism they claim to hate. They use Muslims as a scapegoat to distract from the fact that they are pushing for the same kind of exclusionary, theocratic control they pretend to be protecting us from.

What an awful post.

Christian nationalists want all those things. Christian nationalists basically have their own sharia law.

Just keep showing us who you are, Eric.

Another bigot….you’re a real piece of work.

“He’s not a Muslim”. This is US Representative Eric Burlison’s display of ignorance and bigotry against Muslims…all in his weak effort to insult “Liberals”. Bah! Eric is showing his true colors here.

You are a disgusting excuse for a human being.

Ope, loser alert! Guess who posted something stupid?? Eric Burlison did!

You are an awful human being.