Montgomery News

Representative Jamie Raskin, currently serving Maryland’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of posts addressing political figures and educational issues on April 19, 2025. On social media, Raskin aired his views on a range of topics involving his colleagues and the current political climate.

On April 19, 2025, Raskin responded to comments about his predecessor by stating, "Mr. Trump—I’ve known Chris Van Hollen since the last century, and the last thing anyone who knows him would call him is a grandstander. He’s a defender of human rights. You should meet with him—you could learn something."

Later that day, Raskin highlighted the evolving responsibilities of elected officials amidst prevailing political challenges. According to his remarks on April 19, 2025, "The times require that elected officials be not just representatives of our communities and states but organizers defending American constitutional democracy and leaders out of this lapse into authoritarian rule. Watch this clip from @PodSaveAmerica."

In the afternoon, Raskin humorously criticized what he perceives as the former president’s impact on educational institutions. On April 19, 2025, he tweeted that "Trump’s war on higher ed and public schools has expanded to an exciting new front: pre-K! Elon Musk and DOGE are shutting down a preschool near you. The richest government contractor in the world will stop those 3-year olds from defrauding our people."

Jamie Raskin, born in 1962 in Washington, District of Columbia, has been serving in Congress since 2017 and played a significant role in Maryland’s state government. He earned his BA and JD from Harvard University, establishing a reputable academic and professional background in public service.