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James E. Clyburn

US Congress Twitter/X
#171
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11,257
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Total Engagement
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Engagement Rate
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167,496 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

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Today marks 58 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. It combated practices l...

Housing & Urban Development Fair Housing Affordable Housing HUD Racial Justice Apr 11, 2026 View on X
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Americans’ confidence in the economy has officially reached its lowest level on record under President Trump. This isn’t surprising. I hear from folks across South Carolina. They are not happy wit...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Polls & Surveys GDP & Growth Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Inflation accelerated to the highest level in 2 years last month because of Trump’s war with Iran. Trump promised to bring down inflation. Instead, now it’s higher than when he took office last ye...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation Middle East Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Doesn’t seem like an administration very focused on the issues facing the American people, if you ask me. https://t.co/WvqOTFaQxo

Party Politics & Leadership Opposition Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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I’m joining @MSNOWNews @Morning_Joe at 9:00 AM EST. Tune in.

Public Engagement & Campaigning N/A Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Gas prices may not be coming down anytime soon, despite the temporary ceasefire in Iran. In fact, the Department of Energy believes gas prices will keep rising in April. Americans continue to pay...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Oil & Gas Middle East Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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As Trump wastes military resources in Iran, his budget seeks to increase defense spending by $400 billion. Here’s what he wants to cut to “pay” for that: - $10 billion for programs for community ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Pentagon Budget Homelessness HUD Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Even if the two-week ceasefire in Iran holds—which I sincerely hope it does—and talks lead to something lasting, the damage from this war that Trump chose is already clear. Tens of billions of tax...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Armed Forces Pentagon Budget Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Right after Trump and Republicans shut down the Department of Homeland Security and left TSA workers unpaid for 44 days, Trump’s budget is now proposing to fire 9,400 TSA workers and privatize the ...

Transportation & Infrastructure Aviation Safety Government Shutdown Pentagon Budget Middle East Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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Gas prices in South Carolina are now $1.20/gallon more than when Trump launched his aimless war on Iran. If Trump follows through on his vile and disgusting threats to destroy Iranian “civilizatio...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Oil & Gas Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Trump is threatening to wipe out “an entire civilization.” This kind of rhetoric from the President of the United States is reckless and disgraceful, and it puts American lives further at risk in ...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Armed Forces Bipartisan Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Today I was pleased to join @henrymcmaster, @LindseyGrahamSC, and other state and local officials to break ground on the new Lake Marion I-95 bridge.   This project will make travel across Lake Mar...

Transportation & Infrastructure Bridges Water Infrastructure Infrastructure Bill Highways Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Wishing a blessed Easter to all who are celebrating today! May this sacred day renew your faith and bring peace to you and your loved ones.

Personal & Human Interest N/A Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Congratulations to the @GamecockWBB on an extraordinary performance and a hard-fought, great game. Onward to the National Championship!

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Apr 04, 2026 View on X
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Trump’s war isn’t just raising gas prices. Buying a home is now more expensive because of Trump’s senseless war with Iran. Mortgage rates have risen for the fifth straight week all because of Dona...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mortgage Rates Oil & Gas Interest Rates Middle East Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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It’s been a year since Trump launched tariffs that he said other countries would pay for and that would boost U.S. manufacturing. Here’s where things stand: 89,000 fewer manufacturing jobs Lower ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Tariffs Trade Policy Supreme Court Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Democrats wanted to fund DHS except for ICE and CBP, while we worked through commonsense reforms that protect the American people and our communities. Republicans refused. Instead, they plan to sp...

Immigration & Border Security ICE CBP Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Thank you Mr. President for making your priorities clear to the American people. Just to reiterate: Under Trump, the federal government can’t fund childcare for American families because of his ai...

Education & Workforce Federal Budget Middle East Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Wishing a peaceful Passover to all who are observing tonight. 
May this Passover bring renewal, resilience, and comfort to you and your family. 
Chag Sameach.

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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While gas prices continue to rise due to Trump’s aimless war with Iran, Trump spent the day sharing new pictures of his White House ballroom, and then complaining when its construction was blocked ...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Oil & Gas Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#175

Content Categories

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 8
Defense & National Security 6
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 5
Healthcare & Social Programs 3
Constitutional & Electoral Reform 3

Topics & Themes

Middle East Inflation Oil & Gas Armed Forces ACA / Obamacare Wages & Pay Government Shutdown Federal Budget Pentagon Budget Racial Justice MAGA Tariffs Voting Rights Health Insurance ICE CBP HUD Religious Liberty Misinformation Gender Equality

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts
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James: 48 ↓
Likes
61,770
James: 15,188 ↓
Comments
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James: 1,857 ↓
Avg Likes
746.4
James: 316.4 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
James: 38.7 ↓
Benchmarker Score
74,694
James: 18,902 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
James: 9.6 ↓
Avg Post Length
226 chars
James: 332 ↑
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
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