Rep. Jamie Raskin serves in the U.S. Congress, representing Maryland’s 8th district. On April 9, 2025, he used social media to address several topics concerning national politics and his congressional activities.
In a tweet posted at 14:53 UTC, Raskin criticized J.D. Vance, the vice-presidential pick by former President Donald Trump, highlighting Vance’s ties to Silicon Valley. Raskin labeled Vance as “an enemy of Social Security” and emphasized the program’s significance, calling it “a landmark achievement of American democracy and the greatest antipoverty program in the history of the world.” (“J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick straight out of Silicon Valley (a shillbilly not a hillbilly!), is an enemy of Social Security, a landmark achievement of American democracy and the greatest antipoverty program in the history of the world.”, April 9, 2025).
Later that day at 18:16 UTC, Raskin hosted an Information Session with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, offering constituents guidance on tax-related inquiries. He addressed “the filing process, tax credits and more,” inviting the public to watch the session. (“This week, I hosted an IRS Information Session with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service to answer some common tax questions, including questions about the filing process, tax credits and more. Watch: https://t.co/JbPcUMGgc9”, April 9, 2025).
At 19:10 UTC, Raskin expressed concerns over “mass firings” led by President Trump and Elon Musk, which he claimed jeopardize the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to fulfill its mission of protecting public health and safety. He mentioned efforts to secure a meeting with the FDA Commissioner to address these concerns. (“President Trump and Elon Musk’s mass firings threaten the Food and Drug Administration’s critical mission to protect our health and safety. We’re demanding a meeting with the Commissioner to get urgent answers.”, April 9, 2025).
