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Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district since 2021, shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets on February 11, 2025. Franklin, who has served in the U.S. Congress after replacing Ross Spano and previously held a position in the Florida House of Representatives, touched upon issues ranging from celebrating scientific achievements to addressing concerns about educational institutions.

On February 11, 2025, Congressman Scott Franklin marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by acknowledging the contributions of women in science. He encouraged celebration of their innovations and discoveries that have significantly impacted the world. "On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, join me in celebrating the bright minds who’ve spearheaded innovation and made strides in scientific discovery. Their achievements have changed the world."

Later that day, Franklin addressed his concerns regarding the representation on Service Academies' Boards of Visitors. He emphasized maintaining integrity and values over what he described as "woke ideology or DEI rhetoric." As a congressional appointee to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Board, he stressed the importance of these principles. "Those entrusted with representing our Service Academies on their Board of Visitors should uphold the integrity and values of these esteemed institutions, not damage them with woke ideology or DEI rhetoric."

In another tweet posted on February 11, 2025, Franklin congratulated Florida Polytechnic University for its achievement as being ranked #2 in the South for best value education. He praised the institution for providing high-quality STEM education at an affordable cost, highlighting its role as a great choice for future innovators from Florida's 18th district. "Congrats to FL-18’s very own Florida Polytechnic University for being ranked #2 in the South for best value."