Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 8th district, has recently shared his thoughts on various political issues via social media. His posts cover topics from political criticism to recognition of educational excellence and concerns about recent government actions.

On January 31, 2025, Rep. Raskin criticized former President Donald Trump for his approach to governance and leadership. He stated that Trump had "thrown the government into chaos" and returned to "his trademark idiocy of blaming everything on 'DEI,' which is his all-purpose excuse for his own rank incompetence, non-existent leadership skills and pathological indifference to the needs of the people." "Having thrown the government into chaos, Trump now returns to his trademark idiocy..."

Later that day, Raskin praised local educators who received prestigious awards from President Biden. Teachers Krishni Patrick from Piney Branch Elementary and Joan Shane from Sligo Middle were among those recognized with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching. Raskin expressed gratitude for these individuals' dedication to education: "Teachers Krishni Patrick at Piney Branch Elementary & Joan Shane at Sligo Middle were among Pres..."

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Raskin addressed concerning developments regarding Trump's alleged interference with legal proceedings related to the January 6 Capitol riots. He reported that Trump fired DOJ prosecutors and FBI agents involved in these investigations and prosecutions. According to Raskin, such actions are illegal retaliations against civil service-protected officials: "Trump just fired DOJ prosecutors and FBI agents for investigating and prosecuting the Jan..."