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Dusty Johnson

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
#368
X Rank
3,003
Benchmarker Score
96
Posts
1,403
Likes
800
Comments
15
Avg Likes
8
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2,203
Total Engagement
23
Engagement Rate
14.3
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33,220 followers

Data last refreshed: June 01, 2026

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20 posts

I spoke to Girls State attendees in Vermillion about the importance of civic engagement at all levels of government. They had some great questions about leadership, supporting South Dakota ag, and ...

District & State Issues Artificial Intelligence Farm Bill May 27, 2026 View on X
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LiDAR may not be a household name, but the technology provides millimeter‑level data of America’s infrastructure. We cannot rely on Chinese LiDAR systems to examine our roads, and I’m glad my bill ...

Transportation & Infrastructure China Cybersecurity Highways May 26, 2026 View on X
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The students at Boys State in Aberdeen are a fun and thoughtful group. It was great to talk with them about Congress and the role of the federal government. I know their work will improve South Dak...

District & State Issues K-12 Education May 26, 2026 View on X
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This #MemorialDay we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. I’m grateful today and every day. https://t.co/Sb5k1DANcp

Personal & Human Interest Armed Forces May 25, 2026 View on X
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🚨 PASSED out of @TransportGOP – the BUILD America 250 Act provides a historic investment in our transportation infrastructure to repair roads and bridges, improve our supply chain, and strengthen o...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Infrastructure Bill Highways Bridges Freight & Logistics May 22, 2026 View on X
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China has built a multi‑billion‑dollar industry by selling illegal, dangerous vapes to our kids. China must stop evading our trade laws and stop sending these vapes into our country. https://t.co/f...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy China Trade Policy Public Health May 21, 2026 View on X
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I enjoyed seeing my fellow Yotes in D.C. this week! We talked about their future plans and I gave them an exclusive tour of the Capitol. https://t.co/Pu5mPXbGfp

District & State Issues Higher Education May 21, 2026 View on X
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America’s infrastructure is lagging behind China’s. Our roads are filled with potholes and many of our bridges need rebuilt. D.C. bureaucrats must reject political and climate agendas and let the f...

Transportation & Infrastructure Highways Bridges Freight & Logistics May 21, 2026 View on X
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The proof is in the pudding—Chinese companies have been colluding and manipulating the global shipping markets for years, DOUBLING costs for U.S. shippers and increasing consumer prices. This is wh...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Freight & Logistics Trade Policy China May 20, 2026 View on X
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HEROES. I had the privilege of thanking veterans for their service at Arlington National Cemetery. The Midwest Honor Flight is a remarkable program, and I’m grateful to have shared in their experie...

Personal & Human Interest Veterans Affairs May 19, 2026 View on X
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It’s National Emergency Medical Services Week, a great time to show thanks to those who show up and save lives. I’ve done a shift in the Rapid City Emergency Department and saw first-hand how dedic...

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health May 18, 2026 View on X
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I talked with employees of American Bank & Trust about the impact year-round E15 would have for South Dakota, my work to improve the Postal Service, the Farm Bill, and the importance of economi...

District & State Issues Farm Bill GDP & Growth Clean Energy May 18, 2026 View on X
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Truckers drive our economy and keep goods moving. I joined the South Dakota Trucking Association’s Truck Driving Competition Banquet to thank them for their hard work and share what I’m doing to su...

District & State Issues Freight & Logistics May 17, 2026 View on X
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Iran can’t be allowed to control the Strait of Hormuz and global trade. President Trump and our allies understand this and I’m hopeful cooler heads will prevail. https://t.co/ZwDVDyqYf2

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Trade Policy May 16, 2026 View on X
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Volunteer firefighters and EMS workers provide essential services to South Dakota communities. It was great to catch up with the SD Firefighters Association this week to discuss our efforts to secu...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Voluntary Sector May 15, 2026 View on X
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Some of these awards can be a little corny, but this one means a great deal. 🌽⛽️ https://t.co/WUeysQAHC0

Environment & Energy Clean Energy May 15, 2026 View on X
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🚨 I just voted to pass year-round E15, giving drivers a cheaper option at the pump and supporting our farmers. We need more American-made fuel, and E15 will help drive down gas prices across the co...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Oil & Gas Farm Bill May 13, 2026 View on X
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Drivers should have the option to fill their gas tank with E15 in every state, in every season. This option will save them money and support American agriculture. It’s time to get this done. https:...

Environment & Energy Clean Energy EPA May 13, 2026 View on X
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In 2022, an illegal immigrant was driving through South Dakota with enough Chinese fentanyl to kill 500,000 people. Thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement officers, these drugs were not con...

Immigration & Border Security Fentanyl Border Wall CBP May 12, 2026 View on X
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I checked out Thermo Bond Buildings in Brandon, which creates modular buildings for a variety of customer needs from cellular communications to oil and gas production and more to protect valuable e...

District & State Issues Small Business Broadband Oil & Gas May 12, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
#368
May 2026
-16 #368
Apr 2026
#352

Content Categories

District & State Issues 24
Legislative & Congressional Activity 15
Personal & Human Interest 8
Environment & Energy 7
Economic Policy & Federal Budget 6

Topics & Themes

Farm Bill Freight & Logistics Small Business K-12 Education Oil & Gas Clean Energy China Public Health Armed Forces Tax Reform US-China Relations Trade Policy Religious Liberty Bridges Arts & Culture Voluntary Sector GDP & Growth Artificial Intelligence Wages & Pay Conservation

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
196
Dusty: 188 ↓
Likes
200,555
Dusty: 6,493 ↓
Comments
19,881
Dusty: 1,024 ↓
Avg Likes
873.2
Dusty: 34.5 ↓
Avg Comments
86.7
Dusty: 5.5 ↓
Benchmarker Score
240,317
Dusty: 8,541 ↓
Posts/Week
16.8
Dusty: 14.3 ↓
Avg Post Length
234 chars
Dusty: 218 ↓
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Inflation