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Rep. Adam Smith, a U.S. Congress member representing Washington's 9th district, recently shared a series of tweets conveying his reflections and concerns on various topics. Smith, who has been in Congress since 1997 after replacing Randy Tate, joined the online discourse on significant issues ranging from baseball history to federal budgetary concerns.

On April 15, 2025, Rep. Smith highlighted the importance of honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson in Major League Baseball, emphasizing Robinson’s role in breaking racial barriers. He stated, "As a lifelong baseball fan, it’s important to celebrate all the greats. Today, we honor one of the most prolific players in the game, Jackie Robinson. Jackie broke down racial barriers in 1947 when the then-28-year-old became the first African American player in the MLB."

Later the same day, Smith responded to feedback he received from ACRS regarding the impacts of funding cuts linked to Elon Musk's decisions on DOGE coin. On this matter, he asserted, "I heard from ACRS about how they lost funds due to Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts. Here is their story." He provided a link guiding his followers to learn more about the situation at hand.

Later on the evening of April 15, Smith posted about the potential financial risks associated with the House Republican budget, which he claimed endanger over $500 billion of Medicaid funds. His warning was shared in a tweet expressing concern over the nationwide implications. The tweet conveyed, "The House Republican budget risks over $500 billion of Medicaid funds, from here in Washington to communities across the country. Here's some more stats."

Smith, currently 57 years old and a resident of Bellevue, was born in Washington, D.C. in 1965. He is an alumnus of Fordham University, where he earned a BA, and later achieved a JD from the University of Washington. Smith served in the Washington State Senate before moving to Congress in 1997.