Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks, representing Indiana's 3rd district since 2017, recently shared his views on social media regarding President Trump's policies and achievements. Born in Columbia City, Indiana, in 1979, Banks has been a member of the U.S. Congress following his service in the Indiana Senate from 2010 to 2016.

On June 6, 2025, Senator Banks posted about President Trump's stance on international trade. He stated that "After decades of leaders selling out our workers and industries, President Trump is holding China accountable and putting America first." This tweet underscores the administration's focus on prioritizing American interests in global economic relations.

Later that day, at 14:40 UTC, Banks highlighted recent economic indicators under President Trump's leadership. He tweeted that "President Trump is the Jobs President, and the latest numbers prove it: 139,000 jobs in May, beating expectations Real average hourly earnings are up nearly 4% over last year." He emphasized the importance of passing "President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill," which he believes will further enhance these positive trends.

In another tweet at 18:11 UTC on June 6th, Banks elaborated on the contents of what he referred to as "President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill." According to him, this bill aims to " cuts taxes for working families cuts spending secures our border funds mass deportations strengthens our national defense." The senator urged for its passage to advance these policy goals.

Jim Banks holds a BA from Indiana University Bloomington and resides in Columbia City with his family.