Rep. Adam Smith, U.S. Congressman representing Washington’s 9th district since 1997, posted a series of messages on December 7, 2025, addressing topics from Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to U.S. trade policy and recent maritime incidents.
In his first post at 15:02 UTC, Smith marked the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack: “On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the 2,403 servicemembers and civilians who lost their lives 84 years ago. Thank you to our men and women in uniform for their dedication and service to our nation, and your commitment to keep fellow Americans safe.”
Later that day at 18:22 UTC, Smith criticized former President Trump’s tariff policies: “Not only are tariffs taking on added costs to American consumers, but they’re also pushing our allies closer to our adversaries. President Trump is violating the Constitution with these unlawful tariffs, while threatening our economy and national security.”
At 19:50 UTC, Smith shared his participation in a news segment about recent boat strikes: “I joined PBS News Hour to discuss the boat strikes on September 2. https://t.co/WDbRVu3QtH”
Smith has been serving in Congress since he succeeded Randy Tate in Washington’s 9th district in 1997. Before that tenure, he served in the Washington State Senate from 1991 through 1997. Born in Washington D.C., Smith now resides in Bellevue and holds degrees from Fordham University (BA) and the University of Washington (JD).
