Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 8th district, has been active on social media addressing various issues impacting his constituents and broader national concerns. On February 1, 2025, Raskin posted about the effects of the president's actions on federal workers and other community groups. He also acknowledged Black History Month and discussed international trade policies.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Raskin shared that he frequently hears from "federal workers, nonprofits, LGBTQIA+ Americans, immigrant families, and others in our community who have been targeted and harmed by the president’s actions." He mentioned writing a letter about their path forward which can be accessed here.

Later that day, Raskin addressed his followers in Maryland’s 8th district and across America to "join me in recognizing the start of Black History Month." He emphasized celebrating "the central contributions of Black Americans to our society and democracy" amidst confronting racism. This post is available here.

On February 2, 2025, Raskin criticized former President Trump's tariff policies via Twitter: "After talking tough in the campaign about Chinese autocrats," Trump implemented tariffs on "Canada, Mexico & Taiwan!" He accused Trump and Elon Musk of engaging in superficial conflicts with China while negatively impacting American consumers and allies. The full tweet can be found here.