U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens representing Utah's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens representing Utah's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Burgess Owens, a U.S. Congressman representing Utah's 4th District since 2021, shared several insights on Twitter on February 19, 2025. His tweets covered topics ranging from domestic policy to historical reflections and educational content.
In his first tweet of the day, Owens expressed a firm commitment to addressing key national issues. He stated: "We will get it done—all of it. Unleash American energy, reduce inflationary pressures on everyday goods, extend and expand the Trump Tax Cuts, secure the border, and rebuild our defense."
Later that afternoon, Owens turned his attention to history with a reflection on Robert Smalls' legacy. He tweeted: "Most Black Americans who managed to escape slavery were content with leaving their shackles behind for a life of freedom. Some even used their experience to help others follow in their footsteps to the North. But Robert Smalls took another path. Disguising himself as the ship’s…"
In a subsequent tweet that same day, Owens criticized certain educational practices regarding history instruction in schools. He wrote: "'We are misled if we think that we always have to teach both sides of history.' — A Massachusetts teacher defending the use of antisemitic materials in classrooms. This isn’t education—it’s indoctrination."
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