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Senator Aric Nesbitt posted several statements on October 13, 2025, addressing Columbus Day, community support for the Coast Guard during a government shutdown, and his criticism of Democratic lawmakers. Nesbitt is a member of the Michigan Senate and has previously voiced strong opinions on federal and state issues.

In his first post at 17:54 UTC, Nesbitt stated, "It’s COLUMBUS DAY. End of story!" This comment was made as debates over the celebration of Columbus Day versus Indigenous Peoples' Day continue across the United States.

Later that day at 18:43 UTC, he shared another message: "Great to see!" The tweet included a link but did not provide further context in the text itself.

At 22:36 UTC, Nesbitt addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Coast Guard members in Michigan. He wrote, "While Democrats keep the government shutdown to protect illegals, Michiganders are stepping up to support our Coast Guard members. It’s time for Senators Slotkin and Peters to do right by Michigan and our Coast Guard. END the shutdown. @RapidResponse47"

Government shutdowns in the United States can disrupt federal services and delay pay for federal employees, including members of the Coast Guard. During such periods, local communities sometimes organize support efforts for affected workers. Senator Elissa Slotkin and Senator Gary Peters are both U.S. Senators representing Michigan. The debate over government funding frequently includes disagreements over immigration policy.