Rep. Adam Smith, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 9th district since 1997, has recently shared several statements on social media addressing pressing political issues and honoring victims of past tragedies. These tweets reflect his engagement with current political dynamics and his call for legislative action.
On February 13, 2025, Rep. Smith expressed concern over the public’s response to actions taken by former President Donald Trump. He stated, “My office is being flooded with calls from people who want a strong strategy to respond to what Trump is doing.” He emphasized the need for collective organization and leadership among those wishing to oppose Trump’s actions.
Later that day, he acknowledged the capabilities within the Democratic caucus by highlighting specific members. On February 13, 2025, he tweeted, “We’ve got amazing talent in our caucus.” He mentioned representatives such as Jamie Raskin, Joe Neguse, Greg Casar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as key voices during challenging times.
On February 14, 2025, Rep. Smith commemorated the tragic events at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on its anniversary. In his tweet he said: “17 students and staff walked into Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 yet never walked out.” He called upon Congress to implement stricter gun control measures including expanded background checks and an assault weapons ban.
