Senator Ted Budd, representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, addressed a range of issues in a series of posts on his official Twitter account this week, including tributes to the U.S. Coast Guard, commentary on developments in the Middle East, and efforts to combat scam robocalls.
On August 4, 2025, Budd recognized the anniversary of the United States Coast Guard’s founding by posting: “For 235 years, the @USCG has provided search and rescue, law enforcement, & maritime security for the American homeland. Thank you to the selfless men & women of the U.S. Coast Guard for keeping Americans safe at sea & combating maritime drug trafficking. Semper Paratus!”
The following day, on August 5, 2025, Budd commented on recent events involving Hamas and Israel: “The video released by Hamas over the weekend is horrific and highlights an alarming lack of moral clarity by nations condemning Israel while offering recognition of Palestine. The solution is simple: Hamas must release ALL hostages and end the war—or be destroyed.”
Later that same day, Budd turned attention to consumer protection issues related to telecommunications fraud: “Scam robocalls aren’t just annoying, they victimize tens of millions of Americans, stealing billions from unsuspecting individuals. @SenPeterWelch & I are working to bring gov’t agencies & the private sector together to eliminate foreign robocalls.” According to recent estimates from federal authorities and consumer groups, robocall scams cost Americans billions each year and have prompted bipartisan legislative initiatives targeting international actors behind such schemes.
Senator Budd’s statements reflect ongoing concerns within Congress about national security—both at home through agencies like the Coast Guard and abroad regarding conflicts involving Israel—as well as bipartisan cooperation on consumer protection measures.
