Congressman Ben Cline, who represents Virginia’s 6th district in the U.S. Congress, marked several issues of national interest on his social media account on August 4, 2025.
In a post commemorating the anniversary of a key military branch, Cline stated: “Today we celebrate the 235th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. For over two centuries, these brave men and women have protected our waters, safeguarded our shores, and defended our Nation as a vital force. #SemperParatus https://t.co/ivhTCkBt1N” (August 4, 2025).
Addressing concerns about public safety and immigration enforcement later that day, he wrote: “Our children deserve safe communities.
For too long, that’s been ignored in favor of protecting those here illegally.
I applaud our brave ICE agents for removing over 200 threats to public safety.
https://t.co/DsM2kNVnbX” (August 4, 2025).
Cline also commented on international economic developments by referencing recent trends in China’s industrial sector and U.S. trade policy: “For the second month in a row, China’s industrial profits are plummeting.
President Trump’s tariffs are working, holding our foreign adversaries accountable and putting America first.
https://t.co/pXjYLaUhDb” (August 4, 2025).
Ben Cline has served in Congress since replacing Bob Goodlatte in 2019 after previously representing constituents in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018. Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1972 and currently residing in Fincastle at age 51, Cline holds degrees from Bates College and the University of Richmond.
