Jamie Raskin U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Jamie Raskin U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 8th district since 2017, recently expressed his views on several pressing issues through social media posts. Known for his active engagement in legislative matters and public discourse, Rep. Raskin addressed topics ranging from violence against transgender individuals to international human rights concerns.
On November 20, 2024, Rep. Raskin acknowledged Transgender Day of Remembrance with a commitment to combat violence against transgender individuals. As he stated in his post: "Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the trans lives taken by hate-filled violence. As a vice chair of the @EqualityCaucus, I will keep fighting for the safety, dignity and freedom of all Americans."
In another tweet on the same day, Rep. Raskin extended birthday wishes to President Biden while highlighting his service record: "Happy birthday, President Biden. We celebrate your lifetime of service to the people of Delaware and all the American people."
On November 21, 2024, Rep. Raskin expressed concern over political developments in Hong Kong following legal actions against pro-democracy activists: "Profoundly troubled by the recent sham trial of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Beijing’s ruthless tactics can’t stop the spread of democratic ideals and activism in Hong Kong."
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