Pontiac Times

Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, posted several comments on his X (formerly Twitter) account on August 13, 2025. His posts addressed topics including the use of the National Guard and changes in city bail policies.

In a post made at 2:11 a.m. UTC, Maddock wrote: "Communists used National Guard to keep us out of Church. Trump using them to keep criminals out of our cars. https://t.co/E975vtFTXP". Earlier that day, at 12:48 a.m. UTC, he shared another message containing only a link: "https://t.co/bnxQggqFwd".

Later, at 3:52 p.m. UTC, Maddock commented on municipal bail reforms by stating: "Another city that got rid of bondsmen https://t.co/lT8ZAlWCS9".

Bail reform has been an ongoing topic in various U.S. cities in recent years as some municipalities have moved away from cash bail systems and the use of commercial bondsmen. These policy shifts are often intended to reduce pretrial detention for low-level offenses but have also generated debate about public safety and judicial discretion.

As background, Matt Maddock serves as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives and is known for his outspoken views on law enforcement and criminal justice issues.