Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 9th district, expressed his views on several issues through a series of tweets. Smith has been in office since 1997 and previously served in the Washington State Senate. He holds degrees from Fordham University and the University of Washington.
On March 24, 2025, Smith reflected on an event from seven years prior when thousands gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. to advocate for an end to gun violence. He emphasized that “we still need a ban on assault weapons, increased background checks, and safer measures to protect those from dangerous firearm usage.” “Original quotation”
Later that day, Smith criticized President Trump’s approach to international relations, stating that “President Trump is making our economy weaker by picking fights with everybody across the world and isolating the United States.” He linked this statement to a discussion hosted by Pod Save America. “Original quotation”
On March 25, 2025, Smith addressed economic concerns related to President Trump’s policies. He highlighted the disparity between wealthy individuals and working-class Americans during economic downturns: “Trump and his billionaire friends may be able to survive a recession, but thousands of working-class Americans cannot.” Quoting a financial historian, he remarked on how these policies are “actively harming people,” contrasting them with promises made by Trump to lower costs from day one. “Original quotation”
