South King News

Rep. Adam Smith, a U.S. Congressman representing Washington's 9th district since 1997, recently shared his views on economic disparity and the impact of certain policies via social media. Smith has been a vocal critic of wealth concentration and policy decisions that he believes favor the affluent over the general populace.

On March 14, 2025, Rep. Smith addressed the issue of wealth distribution in America, stating, "Our signature problem as a country is that even though we've created a massive amount of wealth, it's gone to the few at the expense of the many." He criticized former President Donald Trump's approach to tax cuts for the wealthy and its adverse effects on programs for working people.

Later that day, Smith commented on trade policies, noting their lack of coherence under Trump’s administration. He remarked, "Tariffs can be an important tool, but Trump's policies are incoherent and creating mass confusion." He expressed concern over how such policies could hinder economic prosperity by alienating international partners.

In another post on March 14, Smith highlighted concerns about potential Social Security cuts affecting residents in his district. He mentioned feedback from a constituent named Therese in Bellevue and invited others to share their stories through an online platform: "I heard from Therese in Bellevue about how cuts to Social Security could have a real impact on Washingtonians."