NW Kentucky News

Rep. James Comer, a U.S. Congressman representing Kentucky's 1st district since 2016, recently shared his thoughts on several pressing issues via social media. The posts reflect his engagement with local disaster response efforts and broader national policy discussions.

On February 16, 2025, Rep. Comer expressed gratitude towards President Trump for approving an emergency disaster declaration in response to severe flooding in Kentucky. He emphasized the situation's impact on the eastern part of the state and assured that his staff is actively communicating with local officials to provide necessary assistance. "Thank you President Trump for approving an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky."

In another post dated February 18, 2025, Rep. Comer criticized the economic policies of the Biden Administration, attributing inflation and economic slowdown to unchecked spending and regulatory actions. He highlighted that under President Trump and Congressional Republicans' leadership, efforts would be made to cut spending and reduce inflation as part of the "America First agenda." "The Biden Administration’s unchecked spending & regulatory blitz unleashed inflation and slowed the economy."

Later that day, Rep. Comer referenced recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that were presented as a guide for addressing federal bureaucracy challenges during Trump's administration. He announced an upcoming hearing by GOP Oversight to examine GAO's 2025 High-Risk List focusing on federal programs requiring scrutiny. "The Government Accountability Office’s recommendations have provided the Trump Administration... a roadmap to take on the runaway federal bureaucracy."