Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/
Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/
Congressman Tom Barrett, a U.S. Representative and Army veteran, recently shared a series of posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account reflecting on his military service and commenting on current events affecting veterans and federal employees.
On November 11, 2025, Barrett wrote about his military experience: "My time in the Army took me from the Korean DMZ to the cell blocks of Guantanamo Bay, the desert sands of Iraq and Kuwait, and ultimately into the cockpit of some of the most advanced helicopters in the world. Serving alongside my brothers and sisters in uniform was the greatest https://t.co/Y1BM2a1Zq2".
Later that day, he visited a local American Legion post for Veterans Day. In a post dated November 11, 2025, Barrett stated: "The American Legion Deveraux Post 141 in Howell is one of the best in the nation when it comes to serving and celebrating our veterans. I enjoyed stopping in for the post’s Veterans Day celebration today as we honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed and served our https://t.co/JFMqvPhCzo".
On November 13, 2025, Barrett commented on recent political developments regarding government operations: "After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history is over. Our troops and federal employees will finally get paid. SNAP benefits will be fully restored. Airport operations will return to normal just in time for the holidays.
Thank you to the eight Senate Democrats who https://t.co/GxCeEf8kaj".
The recent government shutdown referenced by Barrett lasted 43 days, marking it as the longest such closure in U.S. history. During this period, many federal workers went without paychecks while essential services faced disruptions. SNAP benefits—commonly known as food stamps—were also affected but are now set to be fully restored with the end of the shutdown. The reopening ensures that airport operations will resume normalcy ahead of holiday travel periods.
Barrett's remarks coincide with ongoing efforts by lawmakers to address issues affecting both military personnel and civilians impacted by government funding lapses.
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