Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

politician United States

Kweisi Mfume is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland, known for his advocacy on issues affecting marginalized communities. He has served in Congress since 2020, following a previous tenure from 1996 to 2002. Mfume is a former president and CEO of the NAACP, where he played a significant role in civil rights advocacy. Recently, he gained attention for his remarks at a rally, where he emphasized the need for a 'street fight' against perceived threats to democracy, reflecting a growing trend among some Democrats to confront political adversaries with heightened rhetoric.

Born on Oct 24, 1948 (77 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
114,408
Power
1,573$
Sentiment
6.58
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 97,338,583 91,226 $340,000 319$
Australia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,182 $1,380,000 1,255$
Totals 2 122,838,467 114,408 $1,720,000 1,574$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Rep. Kweisi Mfume joined others to protest about not being allowed full access to the Department of Homeland Security installation. 6

Fox News: 120-plus House Democrats back Jayapal's immigration detention reform bill

United States United States: Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume wrote on X that the move is 'another example of the Trump Administration placing partisan politics over the welfare of the American people.' 3

Fox News: Trump admin freezes $11 billion for Democrat cities' infrastructure projects

United States United States: Maryland Congressman Kweisi Mfume joined the governor and advocated for creating an emergency supplemental appropriation. 6

CNN: Air traffic control staffing shortages cause more flight delays as government shutdown drags on for eighth day

United States United States: Maryland congressional lawmakers, including U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, and U.S. Reps. Glenn Ivey, Johnny Olszewski Jr., Sarah Elfreth and Kweisi Mfume, staged a sit-in at a Baltimore ICE office on Monday. 5

Fox News: Maryland lawmakers denied entry at ICE facility, Homeland Security responds

United States United States: Dem. Rep. Kweisi Mfume became the latest Democrat to face accusations of inciting violence from conservatives after calling for a ‘street fight’ at a Baltimore rally. 3

Fox News: 'Catastrophic results': Union, taxpayer groups take stab at DOGE in latest lawsuit over IRS data access