Rep. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District | Official Website
Rep. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District | Official Website
Rep. Mark Alford, who has represented Missouri’s 4th District in the U.S. Congress since 2023, used his social media platform on October 4, 2025, to comment on the ongoing government shutdown and its implications for his constituents.
In a post published at 15:35 UTC, Alford wrote, "Folks, the #SchumerShutdown isn’t about budgets—it’s about POWER. And they Left is using it against YOU."
Later that day at 17:00 UTC, he announced a live episode addressing the situation: "E37 is LIVE. Let’s talk about the DEMOCRAT shutdown:
Schumer Shutdown Explained: What led to it, what’s happening now, and what’s next for Missouri’s 4th District.
Impact on Families & Federal Workers: Paychecks, essential vs. non-essential employees, and rural hospital"
At 18:34 UTC on the same day, Alford further commented on congressional voting patterns during President Biden's administration: "Democrats voted 13 TIMES to keep government open under Biden. Now? They’re holding YOU hostage for a radical wishlist. #SchumerShutdown https://t.co/ImUFL9s4gz"
Alford was elected to Congress in 2022 and began serving in January 2023 after replacing Vicky Hartzler as representative of Missouri's 4th district. Born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and currently residing in Lake Winnebago, Alford graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988.
The recent government shutdown referenced by Alford follows a series of funding disputes between congressional leaders. The term "#SchumerShutdown," used by Alford in his posts, refers to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and reflects partisan disagreements over federal budget negotiations.
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