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Rep. Adam Smith, representing Washington’s 9th district in the U.S. Congress since 1997, expressed his views on recent political developments through a series of tweets on April 10, 2025. These tweets reflect on various political concerns and legislative actions while drawing attention to contemporary issues.

On April 10, 2025, at 15:49 UTC, Smith issued his statement following the passage of the House Republican Budget. The content of this statement can be accessed through the provided link.

Later the same day, at 17:04 UTC, Smith stated that "Donald Trump continues to act more like a totalitarian dictator than the President of the United States." This tweet underscores Smith's critical stance on the former President’s actions.

Shortly thereafter, at 17:10 UTC, Smith announced that he had signed onto a letter with 180 of his colleagues in the House and Senate denouncing EPA Administrator Zeldin's policies. Smith criticized Zeldin for prioritizing polluters over consumer and environmental protections, highlighting his opposition to the current administrative directions.

Adam Smith, who replaced Randy Tate in 1997, is a long-serving congressman, having graduated with a BA from Fordham University and a JD from the University of Washington. He was born in Washington, D.C., in 1965 and resides in Bellevue.