Bennie Thompson
Bennie Thompson is a prominent American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He is known for his leadership on issues related to homeland security and civil rights, having played a significant role as the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee. Thompson is recognized for his advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities and has been a vocal critic of policies he perceives as unjust. His recent remarks honoring the late Rep. Sylvester Turner highlighted his respect for Turner's contributions to public service and commitment to his constituents.
Born on Jan 28, 1948 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 55,415 | $230,000 | 387$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 176,979 | $340,000 | 618$ |
| Totals | 2 | 130,310,429 | 232,394 | $570,000 | 1,005$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Peru:
Bennie Thompson, a member of the House committees related to aviation and security, expressed concerns about the incident.
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Vietnam:
Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson expressed surprise at the Pentagon's actions.
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United States:
Rep. Bennie Thompson criticized the Trump administration for 'idiotically' shutting down the programs 'to punish the American people.'
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Ireland:
Bennie Thompson is a Democratic representative who criticized Homan's appointment as mere 'musical chairs'.
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Romania:
Congressman Bennie Thompson described Trump's move regarding the investigation as a mere 'musical chairs' game.
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Spain:
Bennie Thompson is a representative from Mississippi who has called for the resignation of Kristi Noem.
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Canada:
Representative Bennie Thompson was pre-emptively pardoned by former president Joe Biden.
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Guatemala:
Congressman Bennie Thompson criticized Noem, stating she is making the U.S. less safe and called for her resignation.
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United States:
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., gets lambasted by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for referring to the shooting of two West Virginia National Guardsmen as an 'unfortunate accident'.
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United States:
Fox News Digital also reached out to Mississippi's most prominent Democrat and Trump critic, Rep. Bennie Thompson of Hinds County, but he did not respond to a request for comment.
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