Boise City Wire

Congressman Mike Simpson, representing Idaho's 2nd district since 1999, recently shared a series of tweets on various topics. The tweets reflect his ongoing engagement with both national and local issues.

On December 3, 2024, Congressman Simpson tweeted a patriotic message featuring American flag emojis. " https://t.co/sNbDjZZ9Zg"

Later the same day, he congratulated a coach with enthusiasm for the Broncos, using the hashtag #GoBroncos. "Congratulations, Coach! #GoBroncos https://t.co/FlelvX2RAc"

On December 4, 2024, Congressman Simpson addressed a serious international issue involving China’s ban on exports of certain minerals to the United States. He highlighted concerns over national security and economic implications while calling for decisive action to reduce reliance on adversarial nations for critical resources. "China's latest ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States poses a serious threat to our national security and economy.

It is well past time we end this dangerous reliance on our adversaries and take decisive action to produce these critical minerals… https://t.co/YmkDjBXEO3https://t.co/fHpKecRDSG"