Central Utah News

Rep. John Curtis, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Utah’s 3rd district, recently addressed several important issues through a series of tweets. These posts highlight concerns about safety mechanisms and international relations, reflecting his ongoing legislative focus and diplomatic engagements.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Curtis emphasized the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent accidents involving gates. He cited the tragic death of seven-year-old Alex Quanbeck as an example of the devastating consequences that can occur due to inadequate gate design or maintenance. In his post, he stated: "Simple, affordable safety mechanisms, like fall stop posts, can prevent tragic accidents caused by poorly designed or maintained gates."

In another tweet posted on the same day at nearly the same time, Rep. Curtis shared a link without any accompanying text: "https://t.co/rK2j5gH1Ya". The content or context of this link was not detailed in the original text provided.

Later that day, at 18:52 UTC, Rep. Curtis expressed his support for Speaker Johnson's diplomatic efforts with Taiwan's President amidst tensions with China. He declared: "I fully support Speaker Johnson’s outreach to Taiwan’s President." Furthermore, he described how despite threats from China towards him personally, he had engaged directly with Taiwan's leadership both in the United States and in Taiwan itself.