Rep. Adam Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Washington’s 9th district since 1997, recently addressed several issues through a series of tweets on February 7, 2025. The tweets highlight his concerns regarding executive orders from the Trump administration, potential changes to the Department of Education, and local public safety initiatives.
On February 7, 2025, Rep. Adam Smith tweeted about the impact of recent executive orders in Seattle: “Trump’s devastating slate of executive orders are hitting home in Seattle. Hospitals are now denying care to some transgender patients so that they don’t lose their federal funding. Everyone should have access to the medical care they need, regardless of who is in the White…”
Later that day, he announced his involvement with other lawmakers in addressing educational concerns: “I joined 95 of my colleagues in signing a letter to Acting Secretary Carter to demand an urgent meeting to discuss the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Thousands of students, educators, and administrators in my district rely on the Department…”
In another tweet on February 7, Rep. Smith encouraged public participation in regional safety planning: “The Puget Sound Regional Council is accepting public comments until Friday, February 14 to hear how to better improve their Regional Safety Action Plan. To submit your feedback, visit https://t.co/itiNdoTFwd.”
