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Rep. Jason Smith, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 8th district since 2013, shared his views on various policy issues through a series of tweets. His comments touch on trade policies, tax cuts, and concerns about antisemitism and extremism in universities.

On March 6, 2025, Rep. Smith expressed support for President Trump's efforts to protect American manufacturers and workers from unfair foreign trade practices. He stated that "American manufacturers and workers have an ally in the White House." He emphasized the administration's commitment to addressing predatory trade policies by foreign competitors that could harm Americans and undermine their competitive edge.

The following day, March 7, 2025, Rep. Smith highlighted the impact of the Trump administration's tax cuts passed in 2017. According to him, "Following the passage of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, American families’ net worth increased 37%." He advocated for renewing these tax cuts as a means to boost real wages for working families and enable them to retain more of their income.

Later on March 7, Rep. Smith addressed concerns about antisemitism and extremism within academic institutions. He agreed with President Trump's stance against such issues in universities. Referring to an investigation by @WaysandMeansGOP during the last Congress, he noted that "several tax exempt universities had utterly failed -- in some cases willfully -- to protect their…" This statement underscores his position on ensuring educational institutions do not become breeding grounds for harmful ideologies.