Rep. Jeff Crank, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Colorado’s 5th district, shared updates on his official X account between February 24 and 25, 2026, highlighting meetings with local leaders and commentary on national policy.
On February 24, Crank posted about a meeting with the president of Colorado State University: “Had the pleasure of meeting Colorado State University President Amy Parsons.
We had the opportunity to talk about the future of CSU, with their incoming ATLAS facility opening in 2027, whichwill provide state-of-the-art laser research to advance the development of inertial https://t.co/9ISMCgLye8“.
Later that day, he introduced his guest for an upcoming event: “My guest for #SOTU, El Paso County Treasurer Chuck Broerman. #CO05 https://t.co/w8ggA9dqDq” (February 24).
On February 25, Crank commented on border security efforts under the current administration: “Our borders are secure after the mess that Biden left.
Thank you, @POTUS. #SOTU”.
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins and is known for its contributions to science and engineering fields. The ATLAS facility referenced by Crank is expected to expand research capabilities in advanced laser technologies when it opens in 2027.
The mention of “#SOTU” refers to the annual State of the Union address delivered by the President of the United States to Congress. It is customary for members of Congress to invite guests from their districts as part of this event.
Border security remains a significant topic in U.S. politics and has been subject to debate across recent administrations regarding enforcement measures and immigration policy.
