Sarasota Review

On September 11, 2025, Congressman Greg Steube published a series of posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account addressing the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, federal spending debates in Washington, and legislative amendments related to national defense.

In his first post at 14:22 UTC, Steube reflected on the events of September 11, 2001. He wrote, "Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 Americans we lost on September 11, 2001. We carry their memory in our hearts, and we honor the heroes who answered the call in one of the darkest hours in our nation’s history. From the firefighters and police officers who ran toward danger https://t.co/JURVb8CsUh".

Later that day at 15:31 UTC, Steube commented on ongoing discussions regarding government funding and continuing resolutions (CR). He stated, "All this debate about a short or long-term CR is missing the point. Our main concern right now should be addressing the spending problem in Washington. We’re $37 trillion in debt. There’s no reason we should continue with Nancy Pelosi’s baseline for spending. It’s time for https://t.co/IzCuWScKby". The congressman expressed concerns about federal debt levels and called for changes to existing budget frameworks.

At 19:45 UTC on the same day, Steube announced recent legislative developments involving his work on national defense policy. He posted, "Congress just voted to adopt 6 of my amendments to the NDAA. These changes will help reinforce key alliances in the Middle East, contain Iranian aggression, and support our veterans and servicemembers here at home. Learn More: https://t.co/Fpl1S6oWQC https://t.co/0TCq2rGlhr".

Congressman Greg Steube represents Florida's 17th congressional district as a member of the Republican Party. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), referenced by Steube in his third post, is an annual piece of legislation that outlines budgetary and policy priorities for U.S. military operations and defense programs.

The U.S. national debt surpassed $37 trillion earlier in June 2025 amid continued debates over fiscal policy and government spending levels.