Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland's 8th district since 2017, frequently engages with his constituents through social media. His recent posts cover a range of topics from local achievements to national policy criticisms.

On May 16, 2025, Rep. Raskin recognized Katherine Xue as the "#MD08 Local Hero". Xue, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, is celebrated for her talents in art, debate, and economics. She won the student art competition with her piece "Coming Home." Raskin extended appreciation to all participating students.

In another post dated May 17, 2025, Raskin criticized former President Donald Trump's fiscal policies by highlighting their impact on federal debt and social programs. He stated that Trump was "adding $2.5 trillion to federal debt" and undermining Medicaid and other essential services while providing tax breaks for the wealthy.

On May 18, 2025, Raskin commented on an event involving Trump donors attending a taxpayer-funded military parade celebrating Trump's birthday. He questioned whether such events could lead to more extravagant displays of loyalty to Trump supporters in the future. The tweet humorously speculated about scenarios like "a mass wedding for Trump followers at Madison Square Garden".

Jamie Raskin has served in Congress since replacing Chris Van Hollen in 2017 and previously held positions in the Maryland Senate from 2007 to 2016. Born in Washington D.C., he resides in Takoma Park and holds degrees from Harvard University.