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, shared several opinions and observations on social media regarding significant political issues. Raskin has been active in Congress since 2017 and has a background in law, having graduated from Harvard University.
On March 21, 2025, Rep. Raskin questioned the involvement of other billionaires with interests in China at a particular briefing. He queried whether "China be represented at the briefing or will Musk give them a read-out afterwards?" Read more.
Later that day, Raskin praised Dr. Sarah Cooley, describing her as "an acclaimed climate scientist" who was dismissed from NOAA during Trump's administration while she was conducting essential research on ocean conservation. He emphasized her commitment to serving "the American people and our climate." Read more.
On March 22, 2025, Raskin confirmed reports about Trump's plan to cut $880 billion from Medicaid through Grok. He challenged Trump and Musk for allegedly denying their plans to target Medicaid and Social Security, urging them to "own it." Read more.