Clifford Scott Franklin
Current Position and Previous Key Roles:
Current Occupation: U.S. Representative for Florida’s 18th District (since January 2021, Republican Party member). He serves on the Agriculture, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committees.
Notable Previous Positions:
United States Navy Pilot and Reserve Squadron Commander (1987–2014, served in operations such as Desert Storm)
Executive Director of Lanier Upshaw (a family-owned insurance company)
Member of the Lakeland, Florida City Council (2015–2020)
Marital Status: Married to Amy Franklin since 1988
Children: Amanda, Will, and Sarah
Religious Affiliation: Christian (He is known as a devout Christian and often highlights Christian values in his political stances)
Has he traveled to Israel?
Yes, Representative Scott Franklin has made official trips to Israel, including Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trips in 2021 and 2023 as a member of Congress. These trips included meetings with Israeli officials and discussions on shared security issues. He is known as a strong supporter of U.S.-Israel relations.
Clifford Scott Franklin
Title: politician
Nationality: American (Born in Lakeland, Florida, United States)
Notable Achievement: U.S. Representative for Florida’s 18th District (since January 2021, Republican Party member)
1 – Representative Scott Franklin has received financial contributions from the “Pro-Israel” industry (Code Q05, including groups like AIPAC). These contributions have primarily been recorded through individual donations and PACs, with a focus on the recent election cycle.
2023-2024 Election Cycle
Total from Pro-Israel Industry: $39,750
From Individuals: $29,750
From PACs: $10,000
Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/scott-franklin/industries?cid=N00046760&cycle=2024&referrer
2 – Specific Contributions From:
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC): $39,500
From Individuals: $29,500
From PACs: $10,000
Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/scott-franklin/contributors?cid=N00046760&cycle=2024&referrer
▲ In this interview, Representative Franklin, as a member of the bipartisan Israel Allies Caucus, criticizes the Biden administration’s policy of withholding weapons from Israel, calling it concerning, and emphasizes the United States’ full support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
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