Rosa DeLauro, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1991, has been vocal on various issues through her social media presence. On May 7, 2025, she addressed several topics concerning national security and disaster management.
In a tweet posted at 18:07 UTC, DeLauro expressed concerns about the politicization of the FBI under President Trump’s administration. She stated, “The rule of law and the administration of justice are keystones of our democracy, but President Trump is politicizing @FBI with @Kash_Patel’s help.” She mentioned her efforts to address this issue alongside her colleagues from the Appropriations Committee.
Later that day at 18:56 UTC, DeLauro highlighted the importance of FEMA’s role in disaster response. She invited followers to watch a hearing focused on funding programs aimed at enhancing community resilience across America. In her words, “The women and men of FEMA are there for us when disaster strikes.”
At 20:01 UTC, DeLauro shared another update regarding budgetary concerns within the FBI. She reported that “President Trump’s handpicked FBI Director just admitted that the budget requested by his Administration is not enough to meet the needs of the agency.”
Rosa DeLauro was born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1943 and graduated from Marymount College in Tarrytown with a BA in 1964. She continues to reside in New Haven while serving her constituents.
