Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks posted a series of statements on August 18, 2025, addressing topics including U.S.-China business relations, military support for Israel, and immigration enforcement concerning student visas.

In a post from August 18, 2025, Senator Banks wrote: "Investing in China isn’t smart business, it’s surrender to the CCP."

Later that day, he highlighted his visit with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter at AM General in Mishawaka. Senator Banks stated: "Great to join Israeli Ambassador @yechielleiter at @AMGeneral_LLC in Mishawaka today. Proud to know Indiana-made military vehicles are going to Israel to support the IDF. "

In another message posted on August 18, he commented on student visa policy: "It’s pretty simple: if you’re a student here on a visa and you break our laws, you’re getting deported, PERIOD."

Senator Jim Banks represents Indiana in the U.S. Senate and has previously served as a member of the House of Representatives. His remarks reflect ongoing debates regarding foreign investment—particularly concerns about economic ties with China—and longstanding bipartisan support for military aid to Israel. The senator's statement on student visas aligns with current discussions over immigration policy and law enforcement involving non-citizens attending U.S. educational institutions.