Brian Mast

Brian Mast

United States United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19808.0Global Dominance: 0.05%

Brian Mast is a Republican U.S. Congressman representing Florida's 18th congressional district. A former Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, he served in the U.S. military and lost both legs to an improvised explosive device while deployed in Afghanistan. Since taking office in 2017, Mast has been active in various legislative initiatives, focusing on national security, veterans' issues, and environmental policies. He was in the news recently for his discussions with Egypt's Foreign Minister regarding bilateral relations between the United States and Egypt.

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Representative Brian Mast argued that the resolution was effectively asking 'that the president do nothing' while US forces faced threats.

Trump’s Iran strategy survives congressional challenge as he signals role in Tehran succession - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-06
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast felt administration officials did a good job of illustrating the threat level faced by the U.S.

Johnson defends US-Israel strikes on Iran after classified briefing
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-03
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Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., discusses the latest news coming from Iran and the region.

Brian Mast defends US Iran strikes, rejects Israel dragged America claim
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-02
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Brian Mast lamented that servicemembers could soon go without pay as they participate in dangerous drug interdictions.

Coast Guard 'collateral damage' in DHS shutdown over border dispute
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-22
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast co-signed a letter urging for closer cooperation to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

US lawmakers to Donald Trump government: Within a month, give us your 'China plan' on ...
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-12
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Brian Mast stated that tariffs receive more attention than sharply worded letters.

Repräsentantenhaus wendet sich gegen Trumps Zölle
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-12
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Brian Mast said the drug flow of fentanyl into the US is a dire national emergency and the policy must be left in place.

US House backs bid to block Canada tariffs in rebuke of Trump | Trump tariffs
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-12
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Rep. Brian Mast argued that the resolution would end a national emergency related to fentanyl.

House Republican rebels join Democrats to block Trump’s Canada tariffs
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-12
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Republican Congressman Brian Mast is appealing to the British government for help regarding Jimmy Lai.

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon sentenced to 20 years in prison after landmark national security trial
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-09
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Brian Mast expressed that Machado is very excited to return to Venezuela but understands the security concerns.

Surge fricción entre Trump y oposición venezolana por regreso de Machado
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-30
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Rep. Brian Mast discussed President Trump's push for expanded U.S. access to Greenland.

Minnesota CEOs call for deescalation after Border Patrol kills man in Minneapolis
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-26
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Rep. Brian Mast discusses President Donald Trump’s push for expanded U.S. access to Greenland.

HUD orders citizenship verification after audit finds ineligible tenants
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-24
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Brian Mast, the Republican chair of the House armed services committee, accused Democrats of bringing the war powers resolution to a vote out of 'spite' for Trump.

House rejects resolution that would bar Trump from sending troops to Venezuela | House of Representatives
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
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US Representative Brian Mast introduced a bill dubbed the AI Overwatch Act that would require the US Congress to be notified of AI chips sales to adversaries.

US revisits its export curbs on AI chips
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-22
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Brian Mast is a Republican congressman from Florida who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Συγγενείς, συναλλαγές και γκολφ: η διπλωματία επί Τραμπ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-17
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Brian Mast is a Republican congressman representing Florida's 21st District.

Final Honors Act proposes heroes killed in action lie in state at US Capitol
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-05
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Chairman Brian Mast was present at the dinner hosted by President Kagame.

A fragile peace for the Eastern DRC – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
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Brian Mast is the head of a bipartisan congressional delegation that visited Santo Domingo to discuss regional security and economic opportunities.

la agenda reciente entre EEUU y República Dominicana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-11-30
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Brian Mast, a Republican congressman from Florida, led a delegation to discuss security with President Abinader.

El secretario de Guerra de Estados Unidos llegó a República Dominicana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-11-26
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Brian Mast led a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers on a two-day visit to the Dominican Republic.

Congresistas EEUU tratan con Abinader y otros funcionarios temas de seguridad y comercio
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-11-23
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Brian Mast highlighted the commitment to address the situation in Haiti and the importance of cooperation with the Dominican Republic.

Legisladores dominicanos exponen a congresistas de EE.UU. gravedad de la situación en Haití
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-11-23
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Brian Mast expressed his belief that President Trump deserves the Nobel peace prize.

Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
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Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., weighed in on the protests targeting an ICE facility in Portland.

Portland police chief defends reforms amid anti-ICE protest criticism
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-06
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Brian Mast, a Republican, introduced a bill to block international financial aid to Zimbabwe until the country compensates white farmers.

USA wollen Entschädigung für enteignete weisse Bauern in Simbabwe
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-29
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Brian Mast is the Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee who urged ICAO to invite Taiwan.

US Congress calls for Taiwan voice in ICAO, UNGA
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-20
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