Anthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official Website
Anthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official Website
Representative Tony Wied, a member of the United States Congress, has recently shared several statements on social media regarding public safety and political violence. His remarks reflect his legislative efforts and personal sentiments on current issues.
On June 13, 2025, Rep. Wied expressed concerns about public safety in American communities. He criticized Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass for allegedly prioritizing "violent extremists ahead of public safety." To address this issue, he announced the introduction of the SAFE Cities Act, which aims to withhold federal funds from jurisdictions that "enable anarchy to flourish." The full statement can be accessed here.
In a subsequent post on the same day, Rep. Wied acknowledged support from fellow lawmakers for his proposed legislation. He extended gratitude to new cosponsors including @RepBrandonGill, @RepStutzman, @RepAbeHamadeh, @RepMeuser, @RepTimMooreNC, and @RepGregSteube. The acknowledgment is available here.
The following day, June 14, 2025, Rep. Wied addressed a tragic event involving political violence. He offered condolences to the victims' families and emphasized that there is "absolutely zero place in our country for political violence." He called for those responsible to be brought to justice promptly. His statement can be found here.