Rep. Marlin Stutzman, U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd congressional district, posted a series of messages on his social media account between July 26 and July 27, 2025. The tweets addressed topics ranging from international affairs to reflections on national identity and faith.
On July 26, Stutzman commented on the recent death of a U.S. citizen in Syria, stating, “The Syrian community in northeast Indiana and I are pleased to hear the State Department has started conversations with the Syrian government surrounding the tragic murder of U.S. citizen Hosam Saraya, who was killed in Syria last week. Praying that peace and stability return to”. This message follows reports that the U.S. State Department has initiated diplomatic discussions with Syrian authorities after an American citizen was killed in Syria.
The following day, Stutzman shared a brief statement reflecting optimism about the country’s current status: “The Golden Age of America is NOW https://t.co/djotw6nZXG” (July 27).
Later on July 27, he posted a religious quotation: “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.” – Psalm 34:3.
Stutzman’s comments come at a time when diplomatic relations between the United States and Syria remain strained due to ongoing conflict within Syria and concerns about Americans’ safety abroad. The killing of Hosam Saraya has drawn attention from both local communities in Indiana and federal officials seeking accountability and security assurances for U.S. citizens overseas.
As a member of Congress representing northeast Indiana, Stutzman has previously engaged with issues affecting immigrant communities as well as broader matters of foreign policy and religious expression.
