South King News

Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 9th district, has shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. His statements cover topics ranging from internal party reform to international political concerns and domestic legislative efforts.

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Smith emphasized the need for significant changes within the Democratic Party. He stated that "We can't just make a few minor tweaks to the Democratic Party then return to criticizing Trump. There are deep-seeded issues, and it starts with a big rethink." He outlined six points for consideration during what he terms as "Democratic reconstruction."

Later that day, Rep. Smith expressed his concern over recent events in South Korea. In his tweet posted at 22:40 UTC, he mentioned being "gravely concerned by the declaration of martial law in South Korea yesterday." He conveyed relief that the crisis was resolved democratically and stressed the importance of peaceful resolutions to political conflicts.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Smith reflected on legislative efforts concerning housing and corporate influence in real estate markets. Marking one year since introducing the End Hedge Fund Control Act alongside Sen. Jeff Merkley, he tweeted about ongoing work to address housing affordability and construction costs in Seattle: "365 days later, I’m still working to expand affordable housing in Seattle, tackle corporate greed in our housing market, and reduce construction costs." He also mentioned his commitment through new legislation known as the PHAZE Act.