Congressman Ben Cline, representing Virginia’s 6th District since 2019, has recently shared his views on various national security and fiscal issues through a series of social media posts. Cline, who succeeded Bob Goodlatte and previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, addressed concerns ranging from intelligence community practices to military recruitment and budgetary matters.
In a post dated May 1, 2025, Cline expressed concern over the state of the intelligence community, stating that “The intel community was hijacked by the radical Left under Biden and used to target Americans. It’s long past time to clean house. Glad to see @CIADirector Ratcliffe and @TulsiGabbard leading the charge to root out political corruption and refocus on defending this country.” This statement underscores Cline’s stance on the need for changes within the intelligence sector.
On May 2, 2025, Cline highlighted military recruitment successes under the previous administration, noting that “Under President Trump, the Army exceeded recruitment goals. No woke agenda. Just strong leadership, a clear mission, and a focus on defending America. Exactly how it should be.” The post emphasizes his view on what constitutes effective military leadership and policy.
Later that same day, Cline addressed fiscal policy, applauding the discretionary budget plan put forth under President Trump. He tweeted, “President Trump’s FY26 Discretionary Budget restores fiscal sanity—cutting $163 billion in bloated non-defense spending while ensuring our troops, border, veterans, seniors, and students are protected. Grateful to @russvought and @POTUS for crafting a plan that puts America back.” Cline’s comments reflect his support for budgetary cuts and fiscal strategies that prioritize defense and social concerns.
Ben Cline, born in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1972, has a background in law and public service, earning degrees from Bates College and the University of Richmond, and lives in Fincastle, Virginia.
