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Senator Kevin Cramer, a U.S. Senator from North Dakota, addressed several international and domestic issues in recent posts on his social media account.

On August 6, 2025, Senator Cramer commented on the arrest of two Chinese nationals accused of illegally shipping sensitive artificial intelligence microchips to China. He stated: "Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly shipping sensitive A.I. microchips to China.

This is business as usual for China. They take full advantage of our very open system in the U.S. As our number one threat, we need to continue tightening the screws on our https://t.co/P3rAeRNNAD"

The following day, August 7, 2025, Senator Cramer addressed financial regulations and discrimination by banks based on political views. He wrote: "Momentum is building toward ending banks' political discrimination! @POTUS' executive order is a great next step toward protecting legal commerce from debanking activism. We need to pass the Fair Access to Banking Act!

https://t.co/R92WWafFo8"

On August 9, 2025, he shifted focus to Russia's actions in Ukraine with a direct message: "Stop killing innocent Ukrainians and give back the children and territory you stole. I’d rather crush Russia’s economy than participate in it. https://t.co/zt4eLavXFh"

Senator Cramer's comments reflect ongoing concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding national security risks posed by foreign actors targeting advanced technology sectors, such as AI chip manufacturing and export controls; these issues have received heightened attention from federal agencies in recent years.

His remarks about banking practices refer to increasing scrutiny over so-called "debanking," where financial institutions may deny services based on customers' political or ideological affiliations—a topic that has prompted legislative proposals like the Fair Access to Banking Act and executive action by President Biden.

Regarding Ukraine, calls for stronger measures against Russia echo broader bipartisan support within Congress for sanctions and diplomatic pressure related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and allegations concerning civilian casualties and forced deportations.