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Rep. Mark Alford, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 4th district, has recently shared several updates on his Twitter account regarding significant political developments and legislative initiatives. His posts reflect a focus on border security, veteran support, and combating the fentanyl crisis.

On February 4, 2025, Rep. Alford tweeted about President Trump's recent accomplishments in international relations and border security: "In just weeks, President Trump has made HUGE wins. Mexico, Panama, Canada, and Venezuela all have caved. Border crossings are down 93%. The FBI cleanup is underway."

Later that day, at 21:22 UTC, he emphasized the importance of supporting veterans through legislative action: "It is our duty to protect and support our nation’s veterans. That is why we introduced the SERV Act alongside @RepHerbConaway & @RepDavids." This tweet highlights the introduction of the SERV Act in collaboration with fellow representatives.

In another post on February 4 at 23:05 UTC, Rep. Alford addressed the ongoing fentanyl crisis by stating: "19.5 million lethal fentanyl doses entered the U.S. from Canada in 2024. 9.6 billion lethal fentanyl doses entered the U.S. from Mexico in 2024.@HouseGOP is working with @POTUS to end the deadly fentanyl crisis by passing the HALT Fentanyl Act this week–giving law…" He highlighted efforts to combat this issue through proposed legislation.