Lawmakers take to Twitter to spread the Thanksgiving cheer

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took to Twitter on Thursday to share their Thanksgiving messages, wishing Americans a happy holiday and sharing some of the things they’re most grateful for.

Many Republicans and Democrats shared similar festive graphics wishing their followers a happy Thanksgiving. 

Wishing #TN06 a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving with friends and family! pic.twitter.com/Ok05MHFAwx

— Diane Black (@RepDianeBlack) November 23, 2017

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/0odFnSFA1s

— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) November 23, 2017

Some lawmakers took the moment to celebrate their families.

I’m very grateful to get to spend time with my family today. This year, the boys and I made an apple cobbler. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/G0neBpqt45

— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) November 23, 2017

Visiting my folks in KC—and earning today’s meal by running the Hyde Park Pilgrim Run! pic.twitter.com/ZXVV54KGGu

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) November 23, 2017

Today is #Thanksgiving but it’s also another special day: my aunt’s #birthday! We don’t disclose her age except to say 21+. Te quiero demasiado, Titi Vicky! pic.twitter.com/cUSJy7RYBV

— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) November 23, 2017

Others used Twitter to share longer messages about what they were thankful for, such as Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), who linked to a column he wrote.

“These days, it’s easy to turn on the news and find discouragement. For me, spending almost every week in Washington, D.C., a city that sees many problems but arrives at very few solutions, can be challenging,” Buck wrote. “That’s why Thanksgiving offers such a respite.”

He went on to thank his family, community, God and America’s veterans.

Some lawmakers, such as Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), offered a glimpse of what they were serving on Thursday.

2 smoked turkeys, all the fixings, pumpkin pie and my first try at at this scratch devils food cake with roasted marshmallow frosting! #mybackhurts pic.twitter.com/dWw8tQYbAG

— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) November 23, 2017

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who was seriously injured in an attack earlier this month, thanked Americans for their “concern” in a Thanksgiving video posted to Twitter alongside his wife.

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you’re enjoying time with family and friends. pic.twitter.com/sABo2rGghz

— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 23, 2017

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), meanwhile, used a video to call on Americans to stand up to the Republican Party.

“Because of your effort, we’re going to take them on on their disastrous tax proposal,” Sanders said. “We’re going to beat them on that as well.”

He ended his message by wishing “everybody a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very happy holiday season.”