Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson.bsky.social
Congressman #MS02 | Avid Hunter l Kappa Alpha Psi 1967 👌🏽♦️
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January 6th was more than an attack on the Capitol it was an attack on democracy. The hate, violence, and division on display showed how deep the wounds are in our country. We can never forget, and we must stand against hate to heal and move forward. #StandAgainstHate
Tune in tonight at 11:30 PM/10:30 PM CT to watch Congressman Troy A. Carter and me discuss the impact the government shutdown will have on the nation.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Tune in tonight at 11:30 PM/10:30 PM CT to watch Congressman Troy A. Carter and me discuss the impact the government shutdown will have on the nation.
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ICYMI: Trump is stopping the USDA from tracking how many people don’t have enough to eat.
Why? The Big Ugly Law steals food from millions of hungry Americans in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.
No coverup can hide the GOP’s shameless agenda.
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Why? The Big Ugly Law steals food from millions of hungry Americans in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.
No coverup can hide the GOP’s shameless agenda.
x.com/washingtonpo...
The Washington Post on X: "The Trump administration is ending a decades-long effort to track food security, calling it “politicized,” at a time when many Americans are struggling to get proper nutrition or enough to eat. https://t.co/X6Q8MRz5hi" / X
The Trump administration is ending a decades-long effort to track food security, calling it “politicized,” at a time when many Americans are struggling to get proper nutrition or enough to eat. https://t.co/X6Q8MRz5hi
x.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
ICYMI: Trump is stopping the USDA from tracking how many people don’t have enough to eat.
Why? The Big Ugly Law steals food from millions of hungry Americans in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.
No coverup can hide the GOP’s shameless agenda.
x.com/washingtonpo...
Why? The Big Ugly Law steals food from millions of hungry Americans in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.
No coverup can hide the GOP’s shameless agenda.
x.com/washingtonpo...
“Border Czar” Tom Homan is being accused of accepting $50,000 from undercover agents pretending to be business people. Stay tuned!
September 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“Border Czar” Tom Homan is being accused of accepting $50,000 from undercover agents pretending to be business people. Stay tuned!
It's that time of year again: tailgate season! I enjoy when we come together as a community to support our teams as they represent us at home and abroad. Look out for me at the tailgate!
September 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It's that time of year again: tailgate season! I enjoy when we come together as a community to support our teams as they represent us at home and abroad. Look out for me at the tailgate!
We’re winning in courts, marching in the streets, and standing united for our people. As VP Harris said, “Sometimes the fight takes a while; that doesn’t mean we won’t win.” Keep the faith, protect our communities, and stay watchful for truth over misinformation and any attempt to divide us.
August 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We’re winning in courts, marching in the streets, and standing united for our people. As VP Harris said, “Sometimes the fight takes a while; that doesn’t mean we won’t win.” Keep the faith, protect our communities, and stay watchful for truth over misinformation and any attempt to divide us.
Thank you, Tyson, for helping us better serve our communities! We have had a great time at the Mississippi Policy Conference in Tunica, MS so far.
August 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Thank you, Tyson, for helping us better serve our communities! We have had a great time at the Mississippi Policy Conference in Tunica, MS so far.
Mississippi has lost over $15 billion since the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) was passed. Mississippi refused to take the money, and as a result, people are dying, and hospitals are about to close.
August 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Mississippi has lost over $15 billion since the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) was passed. Mississippi refused to take the money, and as a result, people are dying, and hospitals are about to close.
Today, the President plans to sign this devastating bill into law. The full impact may not be felt immediately, but America will feel its weight in time. Despite our amendments, calls, & protests, they passed it. When 2026 comes and it’s time to choose new leaders, let us not forget who put us here.
July 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today, the President plans to sign this devastating bill into law. The full impact may not be felt immediately, but America will feel its weight in time. Despite our amendments, calls, & protests, they passed it. When 2026 comes and it’s time to choose new leaders, let us not forget who put us here.
Praying in the House, while preparing to vote away benefits for seniors, children, and the sick. Hypocrisy at its finest.
July 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Praying in the House, while preparing to vote away benefits for seniors, children, and the sick. Hypocrisy at its finest.
Our democracy suffers when lies are louder than laws!
July 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our democracy suffers when lies are louder than laws!
Now that this ugly bill has passed the Senate, it returns to the House—and let me be clear: I will be voting NO again. I refuse to sell out the very people who sent me to Congress. My constituents come first—always. I will never sell them out, not now, not ever.
July 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Now that this ugly bill has passed the Senate, it returns to the House—and let me be clear: I will be voting NO again. I refuse to sell out the very people who sent me to Congress. My constituents come first—always. I will never sell them out, not now, not ever.
153,910 people will lose care in Mississippi under this terrible bill, and they have the audacity to call it "Beautiful."
July 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
153,910 people will lose care in Mississippi under this terrible bill, and they have the audacity to call it "Beautiful."
The hypocrisy is astonishing.
June 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The hypocrisy is astonishing.
It was a pleasure to have @whipkclark.bsky.social in my district as we toured hospitals and listened to the community. Thank you, Whip Clark, for your visit!
Spent the day in Mississippi with Congressman @benniethompson.bsky.social as part of @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s Save Our Hospitals Day of Action. Follow along with us.
June 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It was a pleasure to have @whipkclark.bsky.social in my district as we toured hospitals and listened to the community. Thank you, Whip Clark, for your visit!
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Spent the day in Mississippi with Congressman @benniethompson.bsky.social as part of @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s Save Our Hospitals Day of Action. Follow along with us.
June 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Spent the day in Mississippi with Congressman @benniethompson.bsky.social as part of @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s Save Our Hospitals Day of Action. Follow along with us.
Be aware of your rights, everyone! Let’s keep getting involved in meaningful activism!
June 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Be aware of your rights, everyone! Let’s keep getting involved in meaningful activism!
I'm happy to have @whipkclark.bsky.social joining me in my district.
June 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm happy to have @whipkclark.bsky.social joining me in my district.
I have a special guest joining me for my next Town Hall. Be on the lookout!
June 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I have a special guest joining me for my next Town Hall. Be on the lookout!
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Trump’s $45M birthday parade is days away—some estimates say $90M. A mountain of YOUR tax dollars wasted so one man can feel like a king.
I introduced the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act to stop it.
Not one Republican signed on. They’re either fine with it, or too scared to tell a man-child “no.”
I introduced the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act to stop it.
Not one Republican signed on. They’re either fine with it, or too scared to tell a man-child “no.”
June 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump’s $45M birthday parade is days away—some estimates say $90M. A mountain of YOUR tax dollars wasted so one man can feel like a king.
I introduced the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act to stop it.
Not one Republican signed on. They’re either fine with it, or too scared to tell a man-child “no.”
I introduced the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act to stop it.
Not one Republican signed on. They’re either fine with it, or too scared to tell a man-child “no.”
Trump refused to call in the National Guard when the Capitol was under siege on January 6.
But now, he’s deploying troops to L.A. to crack down on protests against immigration raids.
No National Guard for the attack on democracy yet a full show of force against people demanding justice.
Hypocrisy
But now, he’s deploying troops to L.A. to crack down on protests against immigration raids.
No National Guard for the attack on democracy yet a full show of force against people demanding justice.
Hypocrisy
June 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trump refused to call in the National Guard when the Capitol was under siege on January 6.
But now, he’s deploying troops to L.A. to crack down on protests against immigration raids.
No National Guard for the attack on democracy yet a full show of force against people demanding justice.
Hypocrisy
But now, he’s deploying troops to L.A. to crack down on protests against immigration raids.
No National Guard for the attack on democracy yet a full show of force against people demanding justice.
Hypocrisy
This administration is a prime example of the three C's: Chaos, Corruption, and Confusion!
June 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
This administration is a prime example of the three C's: Chaos, Corruption, and Confusion!
Trump’s birthday parade is a $62M joke, $46M for the show, $16M in street damage. Meanwhile, he’s profiting off Bitcoin, sneakers, MAGA merch, and even asking Qatar for a $400M jet. This isn’t patriotism, it’s profiteering.
June 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trump’s birthday parade is a $62M joke, $46M for the show, $16M in street damage. Meanwhile, he’s profiting off Bitcoin, sneakers, MAGA merch, and even asking Qatar for a $400M jet. This isn’t patriotism, it’s profiteering.
I had a great weekend with my community, spreading the word, showing up, and pushing for change. I went to the State of the People Power Tour at Tougaloo and rolled down to Gulfport with Stacey Abrams to support Sonya Williams Barnes for Mayor. Let’s keep the momentum going!
June 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I had a great weekend with my community, spreading the word, showing up, and pushing for change. I went to the State of the People Power Tour at Tougaloo and rolled down to Gulfport with Stacey Abrams to support Sonya Williams Barnes for Mayor. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Traveled to MS’s 4th District to speak the truth & stand with those struggling. Some may not like me stepping outside my district, but when leaders stay silent, someone has to step up. We’ll get through this together.
May 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Traveled to MS’s 4th District to speak the truth & stand with those struggling. Some may not like me stepping outside my district, but when leaders stay silent, someone has to step up. We’ll get through this together.
Still, there is no real evidence behind their fraud and abuse claims, just noise. No proof means it’s either a lie or hearsay. All I see is Trump-pleasing while Americans get left behind. Folks need to wake up and see who’s serving them and making money for his family.
May 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Still, there is no real evidence behind their fraud and abuse claims, just noise. No proof means it’s either a lie or hearsay. All I see is Trump-pleasing while Americans get left behind. Folks need to wake up and see who’s serving them and making money for his family.