Rep. Adam Smith, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 9th district since 1997, expressed his views on various political issues through a series of tweets on May 15, 2025.
In one tweet posted at 14:26 UTC, Rep. Smith stated his opinion on former President Donald Trump, asserting that “Donald Trump is the most corrupt president in the history of this country.”
Later that day, at 15:36 UTC, he criticized recent actions by House Republicans concerning budget cuts. According to Rep. Smith’s tweet, “House Republicans voted yesterday to cut $300 billion from food assistance for hungry children and seniors over the next 10 years.” He added that this decision would result in reduced SNAP benefits and redirect funds towards tax breaks for billionaires.
In another tweet posted at 16:31 UTC, Rep. Smith referenced the U.S. Constitution to address citizenship rights. He quoted the 14th Amendment, stating that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” He emphasized that being born in the U.S. confers American citizenship without exception.
Born in Washington D.C., Adam Smith resides in Bellevue and has an educational background from Fordham University and the University of Washington.
