Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 8th district, has recently voiced his concerns and actions on several issues through social media posts. Known for his active role in politics since replacing Chris Van Hollen in 2017, Raskin continues to engage with pressing matters affecting both his constituents and the broader American public.

On March 20, 2025, Rep. Raskin expressed concern over privacy issues related to personal information handling by DOGE. He stated: "Every American has the right to know what DOGE is doing with their personal information. I submitted a Privacy Act request to DOGE, demanding they tell me why they have my Social Security number and direct deposit information."

Later that day, he addressed President Trump's stance on the Department of Education and its impact on public servants eligible for loan forgiveness. He tweeted: "President Trump attacked the Department of Education and conjured up chaos for public servants eligible for loan forgiveness. But loan forgiveness remains intact, and Democrats are fighting to honor eligible public servants' careers and well-being."

On March 21, 2025, Raskin participated in a rally outside NOAA’s headquarters in Silver Spring advocating for science and democracy. He urged reinstatement of federal workers allegedly dismissed illegally by Trump and Elon Musk: "We rallied outside NOAA’s HQ in Silver Spring to defend facts & science, democracy & the rule of law. Trump & Elon Musk must reinstate the federal workers they illegally sacked from the agency. We're not letting NOAA go down—Congress & the people created it & we’ll defend it."