Senator Ted Budd, who represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, addressed a range of issues on his Twitter account on December 10, 2025. His posts included comments on national security concerns following a recent attack in Washington D.C., support for agritourism legislation in North Carolina, and an invitation to constituents to join a telephone town hall.
In a tweet posted at 14:53 UTC, Senator Budd commented on recent events in the nation’s capital: “The horrific terror attack in D.C. that resulted in the shooting of two brave National Guard members demonstrates that it is past time to revisit the deficiencies of the Biden admin’s vetting process for Afghan nationals & remedy the resulting egregious security threats.” This statement follows ongoing debates about refugee and immigrant vetting procedures after the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Later that day at 18:23 UTC, Senator Budd highlighted his legislative efforts with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden to support North Carolina’s agricultural sector: “Agritourism is essential to keeping working farms afloat. Without it, many of North Carolina’s farms would have been forced to close after Hurricane Helene. I’m proud to lead this legislation with @RonWyden to streamline resources for N.C.’s booming agritourism industry.” Agritourism has become increasingly important for farmers seeking alternative revenue streams, particularly following extreme weather events such as hurricanes which have threatened farm viability across the region.
In a third tweet at 22:00 UTC, Budd encouraged public engagement by announcing an upcoming telephone town hall: ” TONIGHT: Tune into my telephone town hall in one hour! Dial in at 833-380-0723 to ask your questions and listen live.”
Senator Budd has previously focused legislative attention on rural economic development and national security concerns during his tenure representing North Carolina since 2023. The increasing frequency of severe weather events like Hurricane Helene has placed added pressure on local agriculture; state and federal programs continue working to help farms adapt and recover through initiatives including agritourism support.
