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Bennie G. Thompson

US Congress Twitter/X
#53
Instagram Rank
20,265
Benchmarker Score
45
Posts
18,073
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1,096
Comments
402
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24
Avg Comments
19,169
Total Engagement
426
Engagement Rate
13.6
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106,206 followers

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Thank you to Gentry High School in Indianola, MS, the community members, student participants, and our judges for making this year’s Congressional Art Competition a success. Congratulations to all ...

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Let’s be clear, this is voter suppression. The same ID Americans use to live their daily lives is suddenly “not enough” when it comes to voting? That’s not about security, that’s about control.

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The man many elected into office has made a promise to murder innocent civilians. He is sick, unstable and unfit to lead this country. The American people did not vote for chaos. We need steady le...

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Shame on you Donald Trump. America deserves better and you know it!

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Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed Easter. This season reminds us of the power of faith, renewal, and hope, even in times of uncertainty. As we reflect on the meaning of this day, may...

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I’m excited to invite the public to the Second Congressional District’s “Artistic Discovery” Art Competition. I’ll be presenting 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards, Honorable Mentions, and celebrating the ...

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Good riddance. Pam Bondi abused the Justice Department to serve Trump and go after whoever he wanted. She will have to answer for what she’s done.

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The April edition of The Thompson Report is now live! Check out the latest updates, news, and highlights from my office! Scan the QR code or click link in bio to review.

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Yesterday, the President just signed an executive order to take more control over elections and make it harder for people to vote by mail. This creates more barriers for everyday Americans. I wi...

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@public_citizen Democracy Advocate Jon Golinger lays out the alarming role Corey Lewandowski played behind the scenes at DHS—raising serious questions about outside influence, ethics, and who was r...

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Did you know people in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District paid $1,260 more for basic living expenses in 2025? If you’ve been thinking, “My check is not lasting like it used to,” you’re ri...

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Women’s History Month Highlight: Dr. Mary A. Williams Dr. Mary A. Williams of Clarksdale, Mississippi, is a dedicated healthcare leader serving the Mississippi Delta. She is a dual board-certified...

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Attention Class of 2026! Congressman Bennie G. Thompson is highlighting graduates from Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. If you're graduating from pre-k, high school, college, trade sch...

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Women’s History Month Highlight: Ms. Dwanna L. Stanley Ms. Dwanna L. Stanley of Greenwood, Mississippi, is a real estate leader and entrepreneur who serves as the Broker, Owner, and Founder of The...

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My statement on House Republicans voting to continue the DHS shutdown.

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Women’s History Month Highlight: Dr. Chandra Minor Dr. Chandra Minor of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, is a trailblazing orthodontist and the state’s first African American female orthodontist. She is t...

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Women’s History Month Highlight: Senator Sarita Simmons Senator Sarita Simmons of Cleveland, Mississippi, has represented District 13 in the Mississippi State Senate since 2020. She made history a...

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BREAKING: REPUBLICANS BLOCK FUNDING FOR TSA AGAIN “The Gentleman chooses not to.” Democrats have introduced a clean bill to fully fund TSA with no conditions, and Republicans have blocked it more...

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Women’s History Month Highlight: Ms. Tay Cheesy Ms. Tay Cheesy of Jackson, Mississippi, is a entertainer, choreographer, and creative director known for her electrifying performances and vibrant s...

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Political games won’t put a paycheck in DHS employees’ pockets. Talk is cheap. Republicans need to join us, end this shutdown now, and fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, and the Coast Guard today.

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Posts
56
Bennie: 66 ↑
Likes
61,770
Bennie: 37,056 ↓
Comments
6,462
Bennie: 6,824 ↑
Avg Likes
746.4
Bennie: 561.5 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
Bennie: 103.4 ↑
Benchmarker Score
74,694
Bennie: 50,704 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
Bennie: 13.6 ↑
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Bennie: 337 ↑
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