Rep. Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 8th district since 2017, posted a series of statements on July 18, 2025, addressing topics ranging from the legacy of John Lewis to criticism of former President Donald Trump and calls for transparency regarding the Epstein files.
In a post published at 00:18 UTC, Raskin reflected on his relationship with the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. He wrote: "John Lewis was my colleague and my friend. He insisted always that our politics be anchored in morality and our commitment to the greatest good for the greatest number of people. He would understand well the fight we are in today, the fight of our lives. And he would tell us to https://t.co/d5JEnji4CJ".
Later that day, at 13:09 UTC, Raskin commented on recent developments affecting The Late Show and its host Stephen Colbert, attributing changes to actions by Donald Trump. He stated: "Trump’s rolling campaign of shakedown censorship, blackmail and purge has now felled the Late Show. But Stephen Colbert, a true-blue patriot and comic genius who skewers dunce-tyrants for a living, is irrepressible and invincible. https://t.co/GWAxacYlbC".
At 17:00 UTC on July 18, Raskin addressed public debate surrounding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. He wrote: "We don't need Trump or Bondi to sift through the stack and tell America what they think is “credible” in the Epstein files. Thanks, but no thanks—we’ll decide ourselves. The president should stop playing us for fools and suckers. Release everything—now. https://t.co/FHzGEjcmMg".
Raskin’s career includes service in both chambers of Maryland's state legislature prior to joining Congress in 2017 after succeeding Chris Van Hollen. Born in Washington D.C., he has resided in Takoma Park and holds degrees from Harvard University (BA) and Harvard Law School (JD).
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