North Knoxville News

Chuck Fleischmann, a U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee’s 3rd district since 2011, shared his views on various topics through a series of tweets in late November 2024. Born in New York City and currently residing in Chattanooga, Fleischmann has been an active political figure since succeeding Zach Wamp. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Tennessee.

On November 20, 2024, Fleischmann tweeted about the arrest and subsequent release of Jose Ibarra, whom he identifies as Laken Riley's murderer. According to Fleischmann, Ibarra was apprehended after crossing the border illegally but was released twice: once initially and again after being arrested in New York City without notification to ICE. He also mentioned that Ibarra received a taxpayer-funded flight from NYC.

Later that day, on November 20, Fleischmann criticized President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' border policies. In his tweet, he attributed these policies to contributing directly to Laken Riley's murder. He condemned what he described as their pursuit of open borders, claiming it has harmed families and innocent lives. Fleischmann expressed hope for change with justice prevailing and anticipated policy shifts on January 20.

On November 21, Fleischmann addressed international matters concerning Israel. In his tweet, he criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants against Israel's leadership. He argued this decision undermines the ICC's credibility by impeding Israel’s right to self-defense against terrorist threats.