Rep. Eli Crane, a U.S. Congressman representing Arizona’s 2nd district since 2023, published a series of posts on September 19, 2025, addressing issues related to law enforcement and fellow members of Congress.
In a post at 1:30 p.m. UTC, Crane simply wrote, “Oh.” Later that day at 2:10 p.m. UTC, he criticized DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson’s stance on police funding and security arrangements, stating, “DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson voted to defund the police, yet he demands taxpayer-funded, 24/7 personal security. If that weren’t bad enough, @DCPoliceUnion further exposed his disgraceful conduct and stated he ‘hates cops.’ https://t.co/3ETLt2stdP https://t.co/Ur94jLR9lN” At 4:37 p.m. UTC the same day, Crane commented on congressional colleagues who are also former Navy SEALs by writing, “.@RepLuttrell has officially proven he’s the most intelligent SEAL in Congress. @TimSheehyMT @RepRyanZinke @RepVanOrden @RepJohnMcGuire @RepDanCrenshaw https://t.co/J4QNcSWYmE”
Crane’s remarks about Phil Mendelson reflect ongoing national debates over police funding and public safety policies in Washington D.C., where city officials have faced scrutiny regarding their approach to law enforcement resources and personal security provisions for public figures.
Eli Crane was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1980 and currently resides in Oro Valley. He succeeded Tom O’Halleran as representative for Arizona’s 2nd district beginning in 2023.
