Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 8th district since 2017, recently shared his thoughts on various topics through social media posts. His tweets touched upon political concerns and lighter moments in the nation's capital.

On June 3, 2025, Rep. Raskin expressed concern over political dynamics by stating that "MAGA and DOGE are engaged in a hostile takeover of the political institutions and programmatic achievements of American democracy. We must defend democracy and the progress we have made with it." This statement reflects his ongoing commitment to safeguarding democratic principles.

Later that day, at 20:15 UTC, he lightened the mood with a tweet about Capitol Hill's culinary traditions: "It’s TACO Tuesday on Capitol Hill! I hear the White House celebrates every day."

In another post at 22:29 UTC, Raskin made an enigmatic comment possibly referencing clarity or perception by stating, "Now even someone on ketamine, mushrooms and Ecstasy can see it."

Jamie Raskin has served in Congress since replacing Chris Van Hollen in 2017. Prior to this role, he was a member of the Maryland Senate from 2007 to 2016. Born in Washington D.C., Raskin is an alumnus of Harvard University where he completed both his undergraduate and law degrees.