Sarasota Review

Congressman Greg Steube, who represents Florida's 17th congressional district, posted a series of statements on his Twitter account on October 7, 2025. The tweets addressed issues ranging from allegations of political weaponization in the justice system to the anniversary of a significant attack in the Middle East.

In a tweet posted at 12:55 UTC, Steube commented on recent actions by Special Counsel Jack Smith, stating: "This is what we mean by 'lawfare' and 'weaponization.' Democrats handpicked Jack Smith for the sole purpose of imprisoning their political enemies. Not only did he try to imprison President Trump, but he was tracking the phone calls of Republican lawmakers. He used his power". This statement reflects ongoing partisan debate over investigations involving former President Donald Trump and other Republican figures.

Later that day, at 14:14 UTC, Steube marked the anniversary of a significant event in Israel: "On this two-year anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel, we remember the innocent lives lost that day at the hands of Hamas. We pray for those still held captive in Gaza, that they might soon be reunited with their loved ones and that Hamas’ reign of terror will finally". The October 7th attack referenced by Steube was a large-scale assault by Hamas militants against Israel in 2023, which resulted in significant casualties and ongoing conflict. The event remains a point of tension and remembrance within U.S. and international politics.

In a subsequent tweet at 14:52 UTC, Steube expressed support for former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, writing: "Go get em @AGPamBondi !".

Steube's comments on Jack Smith align with broader Republican criticism regarding investigations into former President Trump. These investigations have been a source of controversy, with some GOP lawmakers arguing they represent politically motivated efforts by Democrats to target their opponents. Jack Smith was appointed as special counsel to oversee investigations related to Donald Trump, including matters involving classified documents and events surrounding January 6, 2021. The debate over "lawfare" and "weaponization" has become a recurring theme in congressional discussions and public statements by Republican officials.

The reference to the October 7th attack underscores ongoing concerns about security and humanitarian issues in Israel and Gaza. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn significant attention from U.S. lawmakers, many of whom have expressed support for Israel and called for the release of hostages held by Hamas. The situation remains unresolved, with periodic escalations and ongoing diplomatic efforts to address both security and humanitarian concerns.

Steube's support for Pam Bondi reflects her continued involvement in conservative legal and political circles. Bondi has been a prominent supporter of Donald Trump and has participated in various legal efforts related to election integrity and other issues important to Republican constituents.