Dallas City Wire

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, representing Texas' 24th district since 2021, has recently taken to social media to express her support for President Trump's decision and her legislative initiatives. Born in Ithaca, New York, and a graduate of Cornell University, Van Duyne is currently based in Irving.

On March 9, 2025, Congresswoman Van Duyne tweeted about President Trump's decision to cancel $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University. She stated: "President Trump is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University due to their refusal to protect Jewish students, who have relentlessly been victims of antisemitic harassment. I support the President in sending this strong message that universities must comply…"

Later that day, on March 9, 2025, she announced her involvement with the Protecting American Students Act alongside Vern Buchanan. Her tweet read: "I helped introduce the Protecting American Students Act with @VernBuchanan to encourage schools to prioritize enrolling American students and go after universities that have tolerated pro-Hamas protests. Read more here: https://t.co/Puj0k20g5i"

On March 10, 2025, Congresswoman Van Duyne shared her upcoming appearance on a television program via Twitter. She posted: "Looking forward to joining @MariaBartiromo on @MorningsMaria in about 15 minutes to discuss the latest on campus antisemitism, my new bill to fight overregulation, and more. Be sure to tune in!"