NE Atlanta News

Rep. Andrew Clyde, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Georgia's 9th district, has expressed his views on various national and international issues through a series of tweets dated December 3, 2024. Clyde, who succeeded Doug Collins in 2021, is known for his outspoken stance on several topics.

In a tweet posted on December 3, 2024, at 19:25 UTC, Rep. Clyde referred to Daniel Penny as "an American hero" and urged for "acquittal on all charges," suggesting that "anything less would be an injustice." "Daniel Penny is an American hero. Pray for acquittal on all charges. Anything less would be an injustice."

Later that day at 21:10 UTC, Clyde criticized President Joe Biden's announcement of over $1 billion in aid for Africans affected by historic droughts. He questioned the administration's priorities by highlighting the plight of people in western North Carolina who are experiencing severe conditions due to flooding. "Joe Biden just announced over $1 billion in aid for Africans 'displaced from homes by historic droughts.' What about folks in western North Carolina who are sleeping in tents amid freezing temperatures after losing everything from historic flooding? America Last, once again."

At 23:15 UTC on the same day, Rep. Clyde praised Pete Hegseth for his potential to restore military strength and command respect both domestically and internationally. He also advocated for ending DEI programs which he believes drain taxpayer dollars and impede readiness while emphasizing accountability and leadership. "Pete Hegseth will: Restore strength to our military. Command respect at home and abroad. Ensure American military might is feared on the world stage again. End DEI programs that drain taxpayer dollars and impede readiness. Bring accountability, true leadership,…"