Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks has recently used his social media platform to address issues related to parental rights in education, support for a fellow official, and leadership changes at a major university.

On September 3, 2025, Senator Banks posted about the importance of parental involvement in schools. He stated, "Parents have the right to know what’s going on with their children at school. I’m fighting to make sure parents are never kept in the dark."

The following day, on September 4, 2025, he expressed public support for Secretary Kennedy by posting "I stand with @SecKennedy ".

Later that same day, Senator Banks commented on developments at Northwestern University regarding its president's resignation. He wrote: "Last year, I grilled Northwestern’s President after he refused to condemn the antisemitism playing out on Northwestern’s campus. Today, he announced he would be stepping down. Good riddance."

Senator Jim Banks is a member of the U.S. Senate known for advocating parental rights and addressing issues concerning higher education governance and campus climate. His recent statements come amid ongoing national debates over transparency in schools and responses by university leaders to incidents of antisemitism.