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Senator Aric Nesbitt, a member of the Michigan Senate, made several statements on his official Twitter account on October 10, 2025, addressing U.S.-Russian relations, President Donald Trump’s leadership, and the ongoing government shutdown.

In a post from October 10, Nesbitt compared former First Lady Melania Trump’s impact on international affairs to that of previous Secretaries of State. He wrote: "Melania Trump as First Lady has now officially done more for U.S. - Russian relations than Hillary Clinton and John Kerry did as Secretary of State."

Later that day, Nesbitt voiced support for former President Donald Trump by stating: "President Trump is the President of PEACE. " This statement echoes sentiments expressed by some members of the Republican Party who have described Trump's foreign policy as prioritizing diplomatic solutions and avoiding new conflicts during his administration.

Nesbitt also addressed the government shutdown affecting Michigan residents. At 16:56 UTC, he called upon fellow Michigan Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to take action, writing: "It’s time for @SenatorSlotkin and @SenGaryPeters to do right by the people of Michigan and END THE DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN." As of October 2025, debates over federal funding have led to several government shutdowns in recent years, often resulting from partisan disagreements in Congress over budget priorities.

Nesbitt is known in Michigan politics for his alignment with Republican leadership and his active presence on social media platforms.