Rep. Eli Crane, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Arizona’s 2nd district, has made several statements on social media regarding recent political and civic events. His posts reflect his perspectives on leadership and heroism.
On December 10, 2024, Rep. Crane expressed support for former President Trump by stating "Give it to President Trump."
Later that day, he announced the introduction of a resolution to honor Daniel Penny with the Congressional Gold Medal for acts of bravery. He stated, "I've formally introduced a resolution to award Daniel Penny with the Congressional Gold Medal for his heroism. Courage should always prevail over moral cowardice. Thankfully, our justice system got it right yesterday." In this post, he acknowledged fellow representatives who supported the initiative.
In another tweet from December 10, 2024, Rep. Crane commended Daniel Penny's actions in a specific incident where Penny risked his safety to protect others. He remarked that "Daniel Penny did something few would have done. He actually put himself in harm's way to save innocent civilians." Crane praised the ability of citizens to defend against violent threats.