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Rep. Mark Alford, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 4th District since 2023, has recently shared his views on several issues through social media posts. Born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and residing in Lake Winnebago, Alford has been active in politics following his graduation from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in 1988.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Mark Alford expressed concerns about the influence of Chinese programs in American schools. He stated that "Over 500 K-12 schools across our Nation have allowed the CCP to creep into school hallways, making its way into our children’s curriculums under the disguise of 'Confucius Classrooms.' This is not education. This is indoctrination."

Later that day, he shared optimism about his party's future endeavors by stating "We’re just getting started! We are confident that @HouseGOP will work as a team to hold the majority and get to work for the American people." The post highlights his confidence in the House GOP's potential actions.

In another tweet on December 5, Alford addressed national financial concerns by highlighting the country's significant debt levels: "Washington’s business-as-usual mindset has left us with $35 trillion in debt." He emphasized the need for innovative leaders like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to collaborate with Congress to improve government efficiency.