Rep. Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 8th district since 2017, posted a series of tweets in May 2026 criticizing former President Donald Trump and expressing concern over recent events.
On May 18, Raskin alleged that former President Trump dropped a lawsuit against the federal government in exchange for a large fund. He wrote, “President Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against his own government in exchange for a $1.776 billion slush fund to steer our tax dollars to election deniers and insurrectionists.
If our Republican colleagues have any respect for the Constitution and the powers of Congress,” (May 18, 2026).
Two days later, on May 20, Raskin further criticized what he described as a settlement between Trump and the IRS. He stated, “As if a $1.8 billion slush fund weren’t a severe enough violation of the rule of law, Trump’s ‘settlement’ with the IRS also includes a permanent get-out-of-jail-free card for any tax crimes committed by the president, his family and his companies.
How much grifting and” (May 20, 2026).
Also on May 20, Raskin addressed violence at a religious institution in California: “I’m horrified and saddened by the mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. My heart goes out to a grieving community.
Together we must oppose all forms of hate and fascist violence. No one should have to fear for their safety while worshiping in community.” (May 20, 2026).
Jamie Raskin has served as Maryland’s representative since replacing Chris Van Hollen in Congress in 2017. Prior to his congressional service, he was active in state politics as both a member of the Maryland House of Representatives and as a Maryland State Senator from 2007 to 2016. Born in Washington D.C., Raskin is currently based in Takoma Park. He holds degrees from Harvard University and Harvard Law School.
