SW Virginia News

Morgan Griffith, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 9th district, recently addressed various issues through a series of tweets. These posts covered topics such as gang activity in the United States, immigration policies, and federal handling of COVID-19.

On November 20, 2024, Griffith expressed concerns about the spread of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua into 16 states, including Virginia. He attributed this to "open border policies" and emphasized working with former President Trump to combat gang violence in American communities. "Reports suggest that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua now operates in 16 states, including Virginia. The scourge of gang activity in our country, thanks to open border policies, must be tamed. With President Trump, we will work to protect American communities from gang violence."

Later on November 20th, Griffith tweeted about his anticipation to collaborate with Speaker Johnson and Leader Scalise to address illegal immigration issues. He highlighted that House Republicans remain committed to remembering Laken Riley's name in their efforts against illegal immigration. "Looking forward to working with Speaker Johnson and Leader Scalise in stemming the tide of illegal immigration. House Republicans will not forget Laken Riley’s name."

On November 21st, Griffith thanked Dr. Drew for hosting him on a program where they discussed what he described as the mishandling of COVID-19 by federal agencies and related border issues."Appreciate Dr. Drew for having me on this evening to discuss the mishandling of COVID-19 from our federal agencies and the border."