Congressman Michael Baumgartner, who represents Washington’s 5th Congressional District, posted a series of messages on his social media account on February 25, 2026. The posts addressed topics ranging from national safety and crime statistics to congressional proceedings and an art competition for students.
In a post published at 13:37 UTC, Baumgartner wrote: “President Trump and Republicans have made America safer. Fentanyl down. Murder down. Car jacking down. Crime down. Safety and prosperity up. https://t.co/giz47itdXC”.
Later that day, at 15:45 UTC, he commented on his role in the House of Representatives: “Always an honor to be asked to be the “temporary” Speaker of the House! (Seems particularly fun to do it the morning after such a historic State of the Union address from the same spot!) https://t.co/zxBfZqccTt”.
At 17:00 UTC, Baumgartner announced the start of a student art contest: “The 2026 Congressional Art Competition has officially begun, and I welcome all high schoolers in Washington’s 5th Congressional District to participate. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, this year’s theme is America250. Make sure to submit your best patriotic artwork and show https://t.co/CprtPpURNK”.
Baumgartner has served as a U.S. Congressman for Washington’s 5th district since his election in previous cycles, frequently engaging with constituents through social media channels about legislative activities and community initiatives.