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Congressman Tom Barrett has recently shared a series of posts on social media addressing political violence, commemorating the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and legislative efforts to improve military aviation safety.

On September 10, 2025, Barrett commented on recent events by stating, "The political violence in this country has got to stop. I'm praying for Charlie Kirk, his young family, and the Utah Valley community who witnessed this act of pure evil. God created each of us in his image and likeness, and we need to see that in one another, even those we".

The following day marked the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Reflecting on his personal experience as a service member at that time, Barrett wrote on September 11: "24 years ago today I was a young Private stationed in Korea when terrorists claimed nearly 3,000 innocent lives in an attack on American soil. It changed us all forever. Today, as we honor the lives that were lost and remember the heroes of that fateful day, we reaffirm our".

On September 12, Barrett addressed recent aviation incidents involving military aircraft: "I wasted no time after a helicopter and passenger jet fatally crashed in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. I immediately introduced the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act to take steps to equip military helicopters with collision avoidance technology. This life-saving". His comments come after fatal crashes involving both a helicopter and a passenger jet prompted renewed calls for improved aviation safety standards within military operations.

Barrett serves as a U.S. Representative from Michigan's 7th congressional district and is known for focusing on national security issues and veterans' affairs.