Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 9th district, shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets on February 11, 2025. The congressman, who has been in office since 1997 after replacing Randy Tate, commented on historical events and current political issues.
In a tweet posted at 14:30 UTC, Rep. Smith commemorated the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990. He remarked, “On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Let his leadership be a reminder to stand up for what’s right and keep fighting.”
Later that day at 16:27 UTC, Rep. Smith criticized the Trump-Musk administration for their economic policies. He expressed concern over their priorities by stating, “The Trump-Musk administration continues to prioritize the wealthy elite over the hardworking majority of Americans. Instead of protecting consumers, they enable corporate greed to benefit their billionaire friends.”
At 16:49 UTC on the same day, Rep. Smith addressed potential job losses in Washington State due to cuts in support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He tweeted about the economic impact of these cuts: “11,978. That’s the number of jobs that will be lost in Washington State because Donald Trump is cutting @NIH support. Our state’s economy will lose $2,958,900,000 that would have supported critical research efforts, from clinical trials to disease prevention to cancer research.”
