South Michigan News

U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg, representing Michigan’s 5th district, shared a series of posts on August 8, 2025, highlighting his views on education policy, foreign influence in higher education, environmental protection, and national leadership.

In a post at 14:44 UTC, Walberg emphasized the importance of local control in education: "By empowering parents, states, and local communities, we can better address the unique needs of each student. I’m proud to work alongside @EdSecMcMahon to ensure that every student receives a quality education that helps them succeed."

Later that day at 15:19 UTC, he referenced an appearance on a podcast to discuss topics including foreign influence in higher education and environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes: "I enjoyed joining @Insidepod1992 to discuss everything from deterring foreign influence in higher education to protecting the Great Lakes. Listen to the full podcast episode here https://t.co/CvGOPjYIfw."

At 20:24 UTC on the same day, Walberg posted his support for former President Trump with a brief statement: "President Trump is restoring peace!"

Tim Walberg has represented Michigan’s 5th district in Congress since 2011 after succeeding Mark Schauer. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999. Born in Chicago in 1951 and currently residing in Tipton at age 72, Walberg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Taylor University.