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 member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 8th district since 2017, has been vocal on various political issues through his social media platform. Raskin, who succeeded Chris Van Hollen and has a background in law with degrees from Harvard University, often shares his perspectives on current political matters.
On December 10, 2024, Rep. Jamie Raskin emphasized the importance of defending the rule of law and constitutional democracy. He stated: "At this moment, Democrats must stand in the breach to defend the rule of law and our constitutional democracy. That is our historic assignment now, and it's why I'm seeking the Ranking Membership of the House Judiciary Committee."
Later that day, he expressed concerns about former President Donald Trump's potential cabinet selections. Raskin tweeted: "Donald Trump is building a cabinet of billionaires. This will turn America into a plutocracy and an oligarchy."
On December 11, 2024, Rep. Raskin addressed issues concerning the United States Postal Service (USPS). He noted past legislative efforts to stabilize it but criticized its current management under Postmaster DeJoy: "In 2022, Congress stabilized the Post Office with the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act. But Postmaster DeJoy scuttled all progress, running the agency 'like a business'—a plutocrat's business headed for bankruptcy."
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