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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Eric Burlison shares views on government size and public assistance

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Eric Burlison U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Eric Burlison U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Eric Burlison, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 7th district, has been active on social media expressing his views on government and policy. Having replaced Billy Long in 2023, Burlison continues to engage with his audience through various platforms.

On July 2, 2025, Burlison tweeted about the reaction of panelists when discussing "able-bodied adults leeching off the government." He questioned why such a topic causes such strong reactions from others involved in the discussion. The tweet can be accessed here.

Later that day, Burlison commented on what he perceives as a lack of prospects for smaller government within what he refers to as the "Uniparty." His statement reflects skepticism about bipartisan efforts towards reducing government size. This tweet is available here.

On July 3, 2025, Burlison shared a link without additional commentary. The content of this link remains unspecified in his post but can be viewed here.

Burlison has served Missouri's 7th District since 2023 after a tenure in both the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate. Born in Springfield, Missouri, he resides in Ozark and holds degrees from Missouri State University.