Virginia Foxx questions government shutdowns and comments on political discourse in recent posts

Virginia Foxx, U.S. representative for North Carolina%27s 5th congressional district (R) - Official U.S. House headshot
Virginia Foxx, U.S. representative for North Carolina%27s 5th congressional district (R) - Official U.S. House headshot
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Virginia Foxx, U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 5th congressional district, posted several comments on her social media account on October 16, 2025, addressing government shutdowns and political discourse.

In a post at 17:40 UTC, Foxx questioned the consequences of political actions, stating, “By ‘fighting back’, you mean shutting down the government and screwing over the American people?”

Later that day, at 19:14 UTC, she responded affirmatively to another post, simply writing, “True.”

At 19:17 UTC, Foxx commented on another topic, saying, “She’s unlocked a new level of delusion.”

Foxx has a history of electoral success in North Carolina. In the 2024 general election, she defeated Chuck Hubbard with 59.5% of the vote. She previously won against Kyle Parrish in 2022 with 63.15%, David Brown in 2020 with 66.9%, Denise D. Adams in 2018 with 57%, Josh Brannon in 2016 with 58.4%, and Joshua Brannon in 2014 with 61%. These results highlight her longstanding presence and support in her district.



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