Dayton Reporter

U.S. Representative Mike Turner, who has been serving Ohio's 10th district since 2003, recently shared a series of tweets addressing significant national issues and events. Turner, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed his perspectives on defense and national security matters through social media.

On January 25, 2025, Turner congratulated Pete Hegseth on his confirmation as Secretary of Defense. He stated, "Congratulations to @PeteHegseth on being confirmed as Secretary of Defense. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I look forward to working with Secretary Hegseth on rebuilding our military and its readiness to meet the challenges posed by our adversaries."

The following day, January 26, 2025, Turner announced his appearance on "Face The Nation," inviting viewers to join him for the discussion. He tweeted: " HAPPENING NOW I’m joining @MargBrennan on @FaceTheNation. Watch our conversation on @CBSNews."

Later that day, he addressed concerns regarding TikTok's ownership by the Chinese Communist Party during his interview with Margaret Brennan on "Face The Nation." Turner emphasized the potential risks associated with TikTok's data access and propaganda capabilities in a tweet: "TikTok remains a national security threat as long as it is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Its data access and use as a propaganda tool for China pose serious threats to U.S. interests. Today, I told @MargBrennan on @FaceTheNation that divestiture is critical to…"