Fred Wellman
@fpwellman.bsky.social
Candidate for Congress in MO-2. Host of 'On Democracy with FPWellman' Friday's and ‘In the Hot Seat’ on MeidasTouch. Army Iraq veteran. Pro-Democracy Advocate. Missourian.
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Fred Wellman
@fpwellman.bsky.social
· Oct 1
We're Not Done Yet - Fred Wellman for Missouri
YouTube video by Wellman For MO
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Here we are in another Republican government shutdown and my Rep is home doing photo ops instead of in D.C. trying to help working Americans. I didn't think I'd have to run to the trumpets again but I am. I'm running for Congress because I'm not done yet and neither are we. youtu.be/OSOAPMl_BSc?...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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They are texting lies to Missourians now. The Republicans will never stop trying to strip our rights to keep power. Spending millions to lie to us about signing petitions. Don't fall for it.
The Republican National Committee is sending deceptive texts to Missourians with lies about the petitions being gathered to stop their illegal mid-decade redistricting. They will do anything to stop us from exercising our rights! Don’t be fooled! Sign them now! #TeamWellman #mo2 #moleg #missouri
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
They are texting lies to Missourians now. The Republicans will never stop trying to strip our rights to keep power. Spending millions to lie to us about signing petitions. Don't fall for it.
We are the top in the country. They aren't lowering our costs. They are raising them and working people are paying the price.
Average electricity cost increase since Jan:
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
Missouri ⬆️ 37%
Iowa ⬆️ 30%
North Dakota ⬆️ 30%
Oklahoma ⬆️ 30%
New Jersey ⬆️ 27%
Nebraska ⬆️ 25%
Montana ⬆️ 25%
Wyoming ⬆️ 23%
NATIONWIDE ⬆️ 11%
Instead of working to lower costs, Trump is boosting power-hungry AI data centers.
November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We are the top in the country. They aren't lowering our costs. They are raising them and working people are paying the price.
Here we go. Already setting up the 'too big to fail' bailout. Same playbook. Same bullshit. No. No. Average Americans are getting their healthcare stripped and losing at every turn but the billionaires need our tax dollars. Enough is enough.
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Here we go. Already setting up the 'too big to fail' bailout. Same playbook. Same bullshit. No. No. Average Americans are getting their healthcare stripped and losing at every turn but the billionaires need our tax dollars. Enough is enough.
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No bailouts. The US should extort these companies when the crash happens so they get minimal compensation in return for nationalizing the entire panopticon industry and then destroying it once harvested for socially useful parts. It won’t happen but it should
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
No bailouts. The US should extort these companies when the crash happens so they get minimal compensation in return for nationalizing the entire panopticon industry and then destroying it once harvested for socially useful parts. It won’t happen but it should
America Is Finally Starting toSee Trump for the Bullsh*t Artist He Is newrepublic.com/article/2035... via @newrepublic.com
America Is Finally Starting to
See Trump for the Bullsh*t Artist He Is
He came to power through a relentless assault of lies. But the debt owed to the truth is coming due.
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
America Is Finally Starting toSee Trump for the Bullsh*t Artist He Is newrepublic.com/article/2035... via @newrepublic.com
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So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
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R.I.P. TrumpCare (2:12 pm, November 24, 2025 - 2:14 pm, November 24, 2025)
You will not be mourned.
You will not be mourned.
absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
R.I.P. TrumpCare (2:12 pm, November 24, 2025 - 2:14 pm, November 24, 2025)
You will not be mourned.
You will not be mourned.
Just beyond stupid.
Utterly ludicrous framing from @nytimes.com here, treating Pete Hegseth's arguments as if they're legitimate. The casual reader will be left with no inkling whatsoever of how unusual and corrupt an abuse of the process this truly is:
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Just beyond stupid.
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I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
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Today we filed 1st Amendment lawsuit against AG Pam Bondi & Dept of Justice for illegal firing of senior official w/o any due process for personal comments of public interest he made on private date that turned out to be targeted O'Keefe operation.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Former DOJ official whose remarks about Epstein files were recorded sues over firing
In the lawsuit, Joseph Schnitt claims he was secretly recorded during private conversations with a woman he met on Hinge.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today we filed 1st Amendment lawsuit against AG Pam Bondi & Dept of Justice for illegal firing of senior official w/o any due process for personal comments of public interest he made on private date that turned out to be targeted O'Keefe operation.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
They have been taking their cuts regularly. Don’t worry. Only the little people will
lose their money.
lose their money.
“.. Any speculator who bought Trump’s memecoin at its peak after it was announced inauguration weekend .. would have lost almost the entire value of their investment by this month.”
@bloomberg.com $DJT $WLFI
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com $DJT $WLFI
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
They have been taking their cuts regularly. Don’t worry. Only the little people will
lose their money.
lose their money.
As we head into Thanksgiving I’m so humbled and grateful by how our campaign has caught fire. We’re on pace to be one of the top challengers in the country against a 13-year incumbent who has had never held a town hall and quadrupled her net worth while sitting on $4M in her campaign. We can win…
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As we head into Thanksgiving I’m so humbled and grateful by how our campaign has caught fire. We’re on pace to be one of the top challengers in the country against a 13-year incumbent who has had never held a town hall and quadrupled her net worth while sitting on $4M in her campaign. We can win…
Calling on our service members to remember their training isn’t controversial. Using “trust me bro” as justification for killing in international waters should be. Where is the Republican Doormat Congress? @wellmanformo.bsky.social #teamwellman #Missouri #military #veteran #StLouis #Congress
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Calling on our service members to remember their training isn’t controversial. Using “trust me bro” as justification for killing in international waters should be. Where is the Republican Doormat Congress? @wellmanformo.bsky.social #teamwellman #Missouri #military #veteran #StLouis #Congress
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The “peace plan” for Ukraine is just a framework for Russia & the US to take assets away from Ukrainian recovery, and to ensure Russia evades accountability for war crimes
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
28 Points Later
A definitive guide to the Russian zombie diplomacy of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine — aka what happens when you let the Russians eat your brains
www.greatpower.us
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The “peace plan” for Ukraine is just a framework for Russia & the US to take assets away from Ukrainian recovery, and to ensure Russia evades accountability for war crimes
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
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Zohran Mamdani went to the White House as a proud — and electorally successful — democratic socialist. And Trump, in one of the most surreal moments in modern US politics, seemed to accept that reality.
Here’s the story of the day Trump said, “I feel very confident that he can do a very good job.”
Here’s the story of the day Trump said, “I feel very confident that he can do a very good job.”
A Socialist In the White House
Zohran Mamdani is certainly not the first democratic socialist to meet with a US president. But his visit with Donald Trump shows the renewal of a historic American movement.
www.thenation.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Zohran Mamdani went to the White House as a proud — and electorally successful — democratic socialist. And Trump, in one of the most surreal moments in modern US politics, seemed to accept that reality.
Here’s the story of the day Trump said, “I feel very confident that he can do a very good job.”
Here’s the story of the day Trump said, “I feel very confident that he can do a very good job.”
Truman famously called the 80th Congress the “Do-Nothing Congress” and the term stuck. Today we face something worse. I call it the “Republican Doormat Congress.” They’re nothing but a place where Donald Trump and his cronies to wipe their feet and go on with their business. We deserve better.
Amidst the chaos there is destruction here at home
How a battery plant in north St. Louis demonstrates how deeply broken the Republican Congress has become
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Truman famously called the 80th Congress the “Do-Nothing Congress” and the term stuck. Today we face something worse. I call it the “Republican Doormat Congress.” They’re nothing but a place where Donald Trump and his cronies to wipe their feet and go on with their business. We deserve better.
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Fox legal analyst responds to Trump’s unhinged and psychotic posts calling for Democratic senators and representatives to be executed for posting a video urging service members to obey their oath to the Constitution and follow the law in the UCMJ.
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fox legal analyst responds to Trump’s unhinged and psychotic posts calling for Democratic senators and representatives to be executed for posting a video urging service members to obey their oath to the Constitution and follow the law in the UCMJ.
Not gonna lie...I had so much fun visiting Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 yesterday. Their training facility is incredible. I learned so much. This work is critical to the future of our nation as we face mass shortaged of skilled labor, unions like @smart-union.bsky.social are building that future.
I had a great time visiting @smart-union.bsky.social Local36. They have an incredible facility with a record number of apprentices. In Congress, it will be an honor to fight for their rights, healthcare & opportunities. Together, we will #PassTheProAct & build a strong Missouri for working families.
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Not gonna lie...I had so much fun visiting Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 yesterday. Their training facility is incredible. I learned so much. This work is critical to the future of our nation as we face mass shortaged of skilled labor, unions like @smart-union.bsky.social are building that future.
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A message from VFRL President and Chairman: Earlier this week we endorsed @fpwellman.bsky.social. A man who wore the uniform and never stopped fighting for what’s right. MO-02 deserves leadership with a backbone.
November 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A message from VFRL President and Chairman: Earlier this week we endorsed @fpwellman.bsky.social. A man who wore the uniform and never stopped fighting for what’s right. MO-02 deserves leadership with a backbone.
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Milo endorses @fpwellman.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Milo endorses @fpwellman.bsky.social
Thank you so much for this great endoresement gentlemen! I really appreciate it and I will keep on fighting. @wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman #Missouri
A message from VFRL President and Chairman: Earlier this week we endorsed @fpwellman.bsky.social. A man who wore the uniform and never stopped fighting for what’s right. MO-02 deserves leadership with a backbone.
November 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Thank you so much for this great endoresement gentlemen! I really appreciate it and I will keep on fighting. @wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman #Missouri
Just disgusting. Morally broken. Repugnant.
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Just disgusting. Morally broken. Repugnant.
The Republican Doormat Congress continues to dance around the inevitable and show their cowardice in the face of the crushing evidence surrounding Epstein. My opponent has made her political career about human trafficking and now is trying to duck this moment. Enough is enough.
Release the files, stop the games
The Republican Doormat Congress is terrified and my opponent is the most shameful of them all
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Republican Doormat Congress continues to dance around the inevitable and show their cowardice in the face of the crushing evidence surrounding Epstein. My opponent has made her political career about human trafficking and now is trying to duck this moment. Enough is enough.
Great story from @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social on the momentum behind Democrats in Missouri and our rally last week. We are running to win. Check it out! www.stlpr.org/government-p...
These Missouri elections could be a Magic 8 Ball for next year's national contests
Missouri doesn’t have a marquee statewide race next year. But the results of some contests could be a big sign of a Democratic wave or continued GOP dominance.
www.stlpr.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Great story from @stlpublicradio.bsky.social @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social on the momentum behind Democrats in Missouri and our rally last week. We are running to win. Check it out! www.stlpr.org/government-p...