Pontiac Times

Representative Lisa McClain, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Michigan's 9th district since 2021, shared her recent engagements and viewpoints through a series of tweets on December 11, 2024. The congresswoman touched upon sensitive international issues, leadership changes within federal agencies, and defense policies.

In a tweet posted at 19:04 UTC, Representative McClain mentioned her meeting with the families of three hostages held by Hamas. She described their "strength and resilience" as "unbreakable," emphasizing the importance of seeing their faces, hearing their stories, and bringing them home.

Later that day, at 20:27 UTC, she expressed criticism towards FBI Director Wray's tenure. McClain highlighted concerns over "political bias," lack of transparency, and absence of accountability under his leadership. She announced support for President Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, asserting that new leadership is necessary to refocus the agency on enforcing laws equally.

At 21:44 UTC, McClain discussed national defense priorities amidst global tensions. She advocated for restoring military readiness to defend freedoms effectively. Proudly announcing her vote for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), she emphasized reinvigorating what she described as "the greatest armed forces in the world."