Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who represents West Virginia in the U.S. Senate, posted a series of messages on her social media account between March 8 and March 9, 2026. The posts addressed support for veterans, congratulated a local basketball team, and commented on an ongoing government shutdown.
On March 8, Capito reaffirmed her commitment to veterans’ issues, writing: “I will always support our veterans. I appreciate representatives from West Virginia’s American Legion stopping by to discuss continued efforts to ensure our veterans’ mental health and well-being.”
Later that day, she extended congratulations to the West Virginia University women’s basketball team with the message: “Congratulations, @WVUWBB! “ (March 8).
On March 9, Capito addressed the ongoing government shutdown attributed to disagreements in Congress. She wrote: “Reminder that today marks Day 23 of the @DHSgov Democrat shutdown. With heightened tensions overseas, increased air travel, and a time when strong cybersecurity is needed most, this is not the time for political games. I urge my Democrat colleagues to recognize the”
Shelley Moore Capito has served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 2015 and has been active in advocating for veterans’ affairs and public safety measures during her tenure.
