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Rising voice in US Congress

Out of 503 in US Congress

Top 8.9%

Tom Cotton

Republican

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#45

X Rank

368,133

Benchmarker Score

244

Posts

221,099

Likes

73,517

Comments

906

Avg Likes

301

Avg Comments

294,616

Total Engagement

1,207

Engagement Rate

21.4

Posts/Week

Daily

Posting Regularity

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822,552 followers

Data last refreshed: June 01, 2026

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20 posts

84 years ago, 17-year-old Royle Luker laid down his life for his country. Today, he is finally being returned home to Arkansas and laid to rest. We are forever grateful for his sacrifice. https:/...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Veterans Affairs May 30, 2026 View on X

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Honored to attend Arkansas Boys State this morning at the State Capitol. For more than 75 years, Boys State has formed young men into leaders. https://t.co/BeFWKkCPp9

Education & Workforce K-12 Education May 29, 2026 View on X

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Today, @USTreasury launched the Trump Accounts app to give hard working Arkansas families an easy, secure way to save for their kids’ future. Thank you President Trump and @SecScottBessent for in...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Digital Government May 28, 2026 View on X

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UNRWA's terrorist ties are clear, and the U.N.'s attempt to hide those ties from the U.S. government is deeply concerning. It's long past time to completely dismantle the organization. https://t....

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Counter-Terrorism United Nations May 28, 2026 View on X

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Good luck to @RazorbackSB tonight in their first ever Women’s College World Series game. Go Hogs!

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics May 28, 2026 View on X

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Last week, I asked @USTreasury to sanction Iran’s illegal Persian Gulf Strait Authority. Thankful @SecScottBessent took action to hold this criminal entity accountable. https://t.co/tEVnJiTTGl

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Sanctions Middle East May 28, 2026 View on X

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Medicaid fraud hurts those Arkansans who need it most. Thankfully @AGTimGriffin is cracking down on this abuse.

Healthcare & Social Programs Medicaid May 27, 2026 View on X

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Compromised Chinese-made medical devices give Communist China access to Americans’ private health data. I’m ready to work with @US_FDA to investigate these dangerous devices and protect patients’ ...

Healthcare & Social Programs FDA Data Privacy China May 27, 2026 View on X

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Using medical devices made by our adversaries threaten Arkansans’ health and privacy. I’m encouraging @US_FDA to investigate these dangerous Chinese-made devices. https://t.co/j8IQwMp0j0

Healthcare & Social Programs FDA China Data Privacy May 26, 2026 View on X

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Any country that participates in Iran’s illegal “Tehran Toll Booth” should be sanctioned. America stands ready to hold these criminals accountable. https://t.co/W2pO3iIZJS

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Sanctions Middle East May 26, 2026 View on X

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The best tools for our brave men and women in uniform are made in South Arkansas. Thank you President Trump and @SecWar for investing in Camden. https://t.co/W5PC2Wu04X

Defense & National Security Defense Procurement Armed Forces May 26, 2026 View on X

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Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor our fallen warriors who gave their lives in service to our nation. America will forever be grateful to the brave men and women whose selfless and courag...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Veterans Affairs May 25, 2026 View on X

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Good luck to @RazorbackBSB in the SEC Championship today. Go Hogs!

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics May 24, 2026 View on X

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Iran has threatened America and the civilized world for 47 years. I discussed with @amppob why President Trump is right to defang this radical regime. https://t.co/JWS0SKhIgX

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Sanctions May 22, 2026 View on X

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The Persian Gulf Strait Authority is Iran’s latest attempt to illegally control the Strait of Hormuz. I’m encouraging @SecScottBessent to sanction this criminal entity. https://t.co/J4BiYEaKUh

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Sanctions Middle East May 22, 2026 View on X

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Any country that illegally works with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz should be sanctioned. I’m ready to work with @SecScottBessent to hold these countries accountable. https://t.co/6LuWyIhMeK

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Sanctions Middle East May 22, 2026 View on X

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I thank Tulsi Gabbard for her service in this administration and in uniform, and I wish her the very best as she supports her husband Abe in his battle with cancer. Please join me in sending them p...

Personal & Human Interest N/A May 22, 2026 View on X

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From Ebbing to Camden to Pine Bluff, Arkansas plays a vital role in our national security. @amppob and I discussed recent defense investments in our state that bring opportunity and jobs for Arkan...

Defense & National Security Defense Procurement Armed Forces May 22, 2026 View on X

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Farmers have endured several very difficult years. @amppob and I discussed the Farm Bill and additional relief for Arkansas farmers. https://t.co/JWS0SKhIgX

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill May 21, 2026 View on X

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Birthright citizenship for illegal aliens has no basis in the Constitution. I hope that the Supreme Court rules in favor of ending this abusive practice.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 01, 2026 View on X

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For 66 days, Senate Democrats shut down DHS to defund ICE. Their plan backfired. This week, Republicans will bypass their obstruction and super fund both ICE and Border Patrol.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 20, 2026 View on X

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Terrorist-supporting foreign nationals don’t belong in our country. I applaud @SecRubio and the Trump administration for taking decisive action.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 04, 2026 View on X

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Relatives of terrorists have no business being in our country. My bill would revoke visas from family members of terrorists to keep Arkansans safer. https://t.co/ZXQK8Vibqw

Immigration & Border Security May 15, 2026 View on X

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Iran has always had the ability to temporarily close the Straight of Hormuz. Fortunately, our military has the ability to permanently re-open it. https://t.co/lqOXPSDjsV

Defense & National Security Apr 07, 2026 View on X

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If Spirit’s creditors or other potential investors don’t think they can run it profitably coming out of its second bankruptcy in under two years, I doubt the US Government can either. Not the best ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Apr 22, 2026 View on X

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Marijuana today is much more potent than just ten or twenty years ago, leading to increased psychosis, anti-social behavior, and fatal car crashes. Arkansans don’t want more dangerous drugs obtaine...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Apr 23, 2026 View on X

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Today, the brave men and women of Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade depart for the Middle East. Arkansas is thankful for their service. May God protect them.

Defense & National Security Apr 06, 2026 View on X

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Communist China illegally seizing Taiwan would gravely threaten our national security and plunge the entire world into economic depression. Congress must pass President Trump’s $1.5 trillion mili...

Defense & National Security Apr 21, 2026 View on X

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Funding UNRWA is funding Hamas. This terrorist-filled organization should never receive another dime of funding. https://t.co/DmkjzovpSU

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy May 19, 2026 View on X

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Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Apr 23, 2026 View on X

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Birthright citizenship for illegal aliens has no basis in the Constitution. I hope that the Supreme Court rules in favor of ending this abusive practice.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 01, 2026 View on X

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For 66 days, Senate Democrats shut down DHS to defund ICE. Their plan backfired. This week, Republicans will bypass their obstruction and super fund both ICE and Border Patrol.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 20, 2026 View on X

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Iran’s terrorist regime was building a missile capable of hitting our homeland within months, not years. President Trump is ending that threat. https://t.co/LchkFUsNun

Defense & National Security Mar 26, 2026 View on X

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Defense & National Security Apr 21, 2026 View on X

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Let me be clear: China is still communist, Xi Jinping is still marxist, and it’s still the Evil Empire. https://t.co/xNHmNet1Qy

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mar 28, 2026 View on X

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Today, the brave men and women of Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade depart for the Middle East. Arkansas is thankful for their service. May God protect them.

Defense & National Security Apr 06, 2026 View on X

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Democrats would rather protect illegal migrants than pay TSA agents—no one else in America agrees. President Trump is fighting to keep Americans safe and our airports open.

Immigration & Border Security Mar 27, 2026 View on X

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President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion investment in our defense budget is welcome news. Congress should fund this request as soon as possible.

Defense & National Security Apr 03, 2026 View on X

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Terrorist-supporting foreign nationals don’t belong in our country. I applaud @SecRubio and the Trump administration for taking decisive action.

Immigration & Border Security Apr 04, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

Jun 2026

-1 #45

May 2026

+4 #44

Apr 2026

#48

Content Categories

Defense & National Security 62

Immigration & Border Security 29

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 29

Legislative & Congressional Activity 21

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement 16

Topics & Themes

Armed Forces Middle East China Defense Procurement Counter-Terrorism Tax Reform CBP Nuclear Weapons US-China Relations Public Health Intelligence Community Sanctions ICE Income Tax Clean Energy FDA Pentagon Budget Sports & Olympics Wages & Pay Visa Reform

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts

196

Tom: 291 ↑

Likes

200,555

Tom: 230,060 ↑

Comments

19,881

Tom: 76,703 ↑

Avg Likes

873.2

Tom: 790.6 ↓

Avg Comments

86.7

Tom: 263.6 ↑

Benchmarker Score

240,317

Tom: 383,466 ↑

Posts/Week

16.8

Tom: 21.4 ↑

Avg Post Length

234 chars

Tom: 186 ↓