U.S. Rep. Rosa Delauro Representing the 3rd District of Connecticut | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Rosa Delauro Representing the 3rd District of Connecticut | Official U.S. House headshot
Rosa DeLauro, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut's 3rd district, has voiced her concerns regarding the federal funding freeze implemented by former President Donald Trump. Through a series of tweets, DeLauro expressed the potential adverse effects this decision could have on various community support programs.
On January 28, 2025, DeLauro tweeted about the impact of Trump's funding freeze, stating that it "hurts our communities & takes money from: - families receiving SNAP or WIC - communities recovering from disasters - parents sending kids to Head Start." She emphasized the importance of maintaining these resources as "lives & livelihoods are at stake." The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, she joined forces with several officials including Attorney General William Tong and Governor Ned Lamont to oppose the freeze. In her tweet at 21:12 UTC, she stated they were "standing against Trump’s freeze on federal $$$—funds Americans rely on to fight high costs, afford food, healthcare, & childcare," asserting that she would not allow taxpayer dollars to be misappropriated. The tweet is available here.
In a subsequent tweet at 23:47 UTC, DeLauro shared her participation in an interview with NewsHour where she discussed what she described as the "devastating impacts" of Trump's funding freeze. She argued that while Trump had promised to lower costs for Americans, this move would instead hinder their ability to access essential programs. This commentary can be found here.
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