U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Washington's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith Washington's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Adam Smith, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th district, has taken to social media to express his views on historical and current political issues. His recent tweets cover topics ranging from historical decisions affecting civil rights to contemporary legal battles and employment controversies.
On March 6, 2025, Rep. Smith reflected on the Dred Scott decision, stating: "On March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was passed down, stating that enslaved people were not citizens of the U.S. Though overturned by the 13th and 14th amendments, bigotry and hatred still exists in our nation, and we need actions and leaders who strike down racism."
Later that day, he commented on legal challenges involving Washington State: "Washington State is leading the way in the courts to oppose President Trump, spearheaded by @AGOWA. We are blocking the withdrawal of birthright citizenship, ending gender affirming care for minors, @NIH cuts, federal funding freeze, and mass firings of probationary federal…" This tweet highlights ongoing opposition efforts against several policies attributed to former President Donald Trump.
In another post from March 6, Smith shared a personal story related to veteran affairs: "Two months ago, Army veteran Scott Olson was hired by the VA. Kent's Scott Olson had previously received cancer treatment at the Seattle VA and knew the importance of the VA’s work. But last week, Olson was unexpectedly fired via email because of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.…" The congressman links this unexpected job termination to actions by notable public figures.
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