James E. Clyburn, U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th district since 1993, addressed recent events and policy debates in a series of posts on his social media account. Clyburn, an alumnus of South Carolina State University (SCSU), commented on a shooting at the university and weighed in on national economic and healthcare issues.
On October 5, 2025, Clyburn expressed condolences to those affected by violence at his alma mater, stating: “I offer my sincere condolences and heartfelt empathies to the victims of the shootings that took place at South Carolina State University. As a ‘loyal son’ and proud alumnus of SCSU, this incident is a horrific tragedy to many of us who celebrated homecoming this weekend.”
The following day, he addressed concerns about tariffs and employment under former President Donald Trump’s policies. On October 6, 2025, he wrote: “Tariffs are pushing prices up, and weak job growth is pushing unemployment up. Donald Trump doesn’t have a clue.”
Later that same day, Clyburn critiqued claims about healthcare reform efforts: “Respectfully, claiming you have fixed health care when you are kicking 15 million Americans off their health coverage and doubling average premiums for many millions more—that’s the very definition of a talking point.”
Clyburn has served as the congressional representative for South Carolina’s 6th District since succeeding Robin Tallon in 1993. He was born in Sumter, South Carolina in 1940 and currently resides in Columbia. Clyburn graduated from SCSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962.
