Rep. Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 8th district since 2017, posted several statements on his social media account on March 19, 2026, addressing issues ranging from an assassination plot to economic concerns and foreign policy.
In a post published at 13:30 UTC, Raskin commented on the sentencing of an individual who targeted his colleague Jared Moskowitz: “My colleague & friend Jared Moskowitz was the target of an assassination plot by an armed & dangerous fanatical antisemite who was just sentenced to 25 years in prison. The convergence of antisemitic & racist hate with gun violence is a continuing threat to American democracy.”
Later that day, at 16:08 UTC, Raskin addressed President Biden regarding rising gas prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran: “Mr. President, the only people making ‘a lot of money’ from rising gas prices are wealthy oil executives and their investors. The people’s coffers are being drained by your spreading illegal war with Iran.”
At 22:41 UTC, Raskin criticized former President Trump for remarks about economic challenges facing Americans: “President Trump called the affordability crisis ‘a hoax.’ Most Americans, including millions of Republicans, know this isn’t true. The costs of health care, groceries, rent and other essentials are skyrocketing while the President spends recklessly on an illegal war.”
Jamie Raskin has been active in Congress since replacing Chris Van Hollen in 2017 and previously served in both the Maryland House of Representatives and Senate between 2007 and 2016. Born in Washington D.C. in 1962 and currently residing in Takoma Park, Raskin holds degrees from Harvard University (BA) and Harvard Law School (JD).
