Congressman John Rose, who represents Tennessee’s 6th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, used his social media account on November 4, 2025, to address concerns about government programs and immigration policy.
In a post made at 17:20 UTC, Rose claimed that SNAP enrollment increased substantially under President Biden and raised concerns about eligibility verification. He wrote, “SNAP enrollment jumped 40% under President Biden. Now, thanks to @SecRollins, we’re learning that tens of thousands of those enrollees were ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.
I joined @FOXNashville expose how this fraud is happening.
Illegal aliens should not be getting benefits paid for by https://t.co/q652RHP3ti” (November 4, 2025).
Later that day at 19:03 UTC, Rose criticized Democratic lawmakers regarding healthcare access for undocumented immigrants and aviation safety. He stated, “Democrats are jeopardizing they safety of our skies just to give illegal immigrants FREE healthcare.
Quite literally the definition of America LAST. https://t.co/cOWtm0afNc” (November 4, 2025).
In another message posted at 23:01 UTC on November 4, Rose responded to criticisms related to congressional activity during a government shutdown. He said, “WRONG.
1) The @HouseGOP are in our communities right now working with local leaders, banks, and food banks to help families in need because Chuck Schumer shut down the government. We believe in serving the people, not using them.
2) On day one of the Schumer Shutdown, I https://t.co/fLTmI6bjgd” (November 4, 2025).
Rose’s remarks follow ongoing national debates over eligibility for public assistance programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), which has seen increased participation rates since early in President Joe Biden’s administration. The program provides nutritional support for low-income individuals and families across the United States.
His comments also reference disputes between Republicans and Democrats concerning border security measures and healthcare policy for non-citizens—a subject frequently debated within Congress. Additionally, his criticism regarding a “Schumer Shutdown” refers to recent federal funding lapses attributed by some Republican lawmakers to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
John Rose has previously taken positions supporting stricter oversight on federal benefit programs and has voiced opposition to expanding public resources for undocumented immigrants.
