South King News

Rep. Adam Smith, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 9th district, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various issues and events. With a background that includes service in the Washington State Senate and education from Fordham University and the University of Washington, Smith has been a congressional representative since 1997.

On March 26, 2025, Rep. Smith tweeted about a gathering in Congress to honor Representative Raul Grijalva: "Today, members of Congress gathered to honor Representative Raul Grijalva. He left an indelible mark on Congress through his commitment to our environment and public lands. May his legacy live on for years to come."

Later that day, at 18:56 UTC, he expressed appreciation for air traffic controllers following a meeting with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA): "Air traffic controllers are vitally important to the American airspace and protect those who are flying across our country. It was great to meet with @NATCA and hear their priorities for staffing and funding. Thanks for coming by."

In another tweet posted at 20:13 UTC on the same day, Rep. Smith criticized cuts made by the Trump Administration affecting Medicaid and Social Security benefits: "Many of my constituents rely on Medicaid and Social Security benefits to make ends meet. The Trump Administration's reckless cuts are putting these important programs at risk."