Williamsburg Sun

Rep. Rob Wittman, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia’s 1st district, shared a series of tweets on December 9, 2024, addressing various national security and military issues. His posts focused on the control of TikTok by the Chinese Communist Party, improvements in servicemembers' quality of life through legislative measures, and concerns over drone swarms along the East Coast.

In a tweet posted on December 9 at 17:20 UTC, Rep. Wittman expressed his concerns about TikTok's ownership. He stated that "The Chinese Communist Party's control of TikTok poses a direct threat to every American, which is why I voted for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act." He emphasized that this ruling enhances safety and privacy under American ownership.

Later that day at 19:02 UTC, Rep. Wittman highlighted issues related to military personnel and their families. He noted that "Poor quality of life for our servicemembers and their families undermines recruitment, retention, and military readiness." The congressman mentioned that the #FY25NDAA includes provisions to boost pay for junior enlisted servicemembers, improve housing conditions, and provide essential support for military spouses and children.

In another tweet on December 9 at 21:21 UTC, Wittman addressed security threats posed by drones near Langley Air Force Base and other sites along the East Coast. He warned that "Last December, a fleet of drones swarmed Langley Air Force Base next to my district, and now more drones are swarming sites along the East Coast." Wittman stressed the importance of investing in counter-drone programs to mitigate these threats to public safety and national security.