Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, posted a series of messages on September 20, 2025, supporting local college football teams and commenting on Senate proceedings.
In her first post at 15:53 UTC, Capito expressed encouragement for the West Virginia University football team, writing, “Cheering you on, @WVUFootball! Let’s go, Mountaineers! “.
Later that day at 17:54 UTC, she extended similar support to Marshall University’s football team with the message: “Go @HerdFB! “.
In an evening post at 19:55 UTC, Capito shifted focus to legislative matters. She stated: “.@SenateGOP is overcoming Democrat obstruction one step at a time and delivering @POTUS his team.”
Shelley Moore Capito has served as U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 2015 and is known for her engagement in both state and national issues. Her public support for West Virginia’s major university football programs reflects longstanding traditions in the state. In Congress, partisan disputes over presidential appointments have been common in recent years.
