Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Burgess Owens, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Utah's 4th district, shared a series of tweets expressing his views on education and foreign aid spending. His statements provide insight into his priorities and collaboration with notable figures.
On December 3, 2024, Rep. Owens highlighted public support for school choice by stating that "The vast majority of Americans – 71% – support school choice." He expressed enthusiasm about working with Linda McMahon and Donald Trump to enhance educational opportunities for children.
Later that day, he criticized the allocation of funds to foreign nations while domestic issues persist: "$725 million to Ukraine, $1 billion for African nations. All while American hurricane victims are living in tents after their lives were destroyed." He voiced confidence that President Trump would prioritize American needs.
On December 4, 2024, Rep. Owens advocated for an educational focus on foundational American principles: "Our kids deserve an education that builds pride in America's past and hope in their future." He invited followers to tune into a hearing by the Education and Workforce Committee addressing K-12 curricula reforms.
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