# ![@RepRaskin Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::806906355214852096.png) @RepRaskin Rep. Jamie Raskin

Rep. Jamie Raskin has been vocal about several issues, including the GOP's attempts to block the swearing-in of Rep. Adelita Grijalva and the government's shutdown. He emphasizes that the US has no kings or dictators, only the rule of law and the Constitution. Raskin also criticizes Trump's actions, such as potential health care cuts and his handling of government shutdowns.

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### Top Social Posts
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"I asked @AGPamBondi whether she would create a federal-state-local task force to investigate the horrific abuses perpetrated through Jeffrey Epstein's human trafficking ring. Her prolonged response: *crickets*"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2021692199885304293)  2026-02-11T21:05Z 934.8K followers, 71.9K engagements


"I just exercised my right as a Member of Congress to conduct an unannounced oversight visit of the ICE field facility in Baltimore. The staff I met with respected my right to visit but what I saw was disgraceful. Kristi Noem has a budget of $75 million she could use to ensure humane conditionsbut we saw [--] men packed into a room shoulder-to-shoulder 24-hours-a-day with a single toilet in the room and no shower facilities. They sleep like sardines with aluminum foil blankets. Whether its for three days or seven days nobody would want a member of their family warehoused there. The room set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2022125674367001087)  2026-02-13T01:48Z 934.8K followers, 54.4K engagements


"Montgomery County is horrified by the swastika and antisemitic graffiti scrawled on Shaare Tefila in Olney. Our community sends the congregation our sympathy solidarity and affection. I know anyone trespassing and defacing property like this will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. https://jewishinsider.com/2026/02/shaare-tefila-congregation-vandalism-swastika/ https://jewishinsider.com/2026/02/shaare-tefila-congregation-vandalism-swastika/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2021382261120143699)  2026-02-11T00:34Z 934.8K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Yet another epic failed indictment by @USAttyPirro. You just cant fool citizens on a grand jury with MAGA propaganda. Why doesnt DOJ stop embarrassing itself with political vendettas and actually investigate the Epstein ring https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/doj-fails-secure-indictment-democrats-involved-illegal-orders-video-rcna258385 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/doj-fails-secure-indictment-democrats-involved-illegal-orders-video-rcna258385"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2021581861210796280)  2026-02-11T13:47Z 934.8K followers, 34.6K engagements


"The democratic world must stand up for the rule of law in Venezuela and oppose Maduros assault on the electoral process and free speech. The right-wing attack on democratic institutions anywhere is a threat to freedom everywhere. The United States and our international partners continue to demand an end to harassment and repression of Venezuelas democratic opposition including @EdmundoGU and @MariaCorinaYA. Those who are in prison must be released and Maduro's massive political repression must cease. https://t.co/Ycsiovz44p The United States and our international partners continue to demand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1819438900529483794)  2024-08-02T18:23Z 930.9K followers, 2M engagements


"DONALD YOU DIDN'T SOLVE INFLATION. YOUR ILLEGAL UNCONSTITUTIONAL & DISCREDITED TARIFFS JACKED UP PRICES & AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE PAYING THE PRICE. BUT ENJOY YOUR TIME AWAY FROM THE EPSTEIN FILES W/ YOUR STRANGE JAUNT IN THE UK W/ A KINGREMEMBER WE DONT ALLOW THEM HERE SIR Trump: We won in [----] big We have already solved inflation we solved prices https://t.co/CPTMyujk8R Trump: We won in [----] big We have already solved inflation we solved prices https://t.co/CPTMyujk8R"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1968697526292296168)  2025-09-18T15:24Z 934.5K followers, 392.6K engagements


"Under the First Amendment the president doesnt get to censor comedians TV networks or political speech. Americans and our Constitution reject Kings dictators and speech Commissars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1969098100586283219)  2025-09-19T17:55Z 933.4K followers, 343.7K engagements


"During the War of [----] British troops set the White House ablaze destroying the historical building. Now Trump who fashions himself a king is doing the dirty work himself tearing apart the peoples house to build a gaudy Marie Antionette ballroom for the billionaires and CEOs to party while Americans are crushed by inflation and tariffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1980757648577286204)  2025-10-21T22:06Z 931.4K followers, 427.9K engagements


"This Muslim American Heritage Month we recognize the many contributions this diverse community has made in MoCo Maryland and across America. Together we commit to opposing Islamophobia and all forms of hate that divide us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016163471352569861)  2026-01-27T14:56Z 930.9K followers, 12.9K engagements


"Unless Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is fired Chairman Jim Jordan should immediately begin Judiciary Committee impeachment proceedings against her. And if he doesnt Democrats will launch our own impeachment inquiry into the shocking constitutional crimes and corruption defining her tenure. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016241755222380975 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016241755222380975"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016241755222380975)  2026-01-27T20:07Z 930.9K followers, 360.7K engagements


"On Holocaust Remembrance Day we remember the millions who were brutally murdered by Nazi terror and in concentration camps. Let today be a reminder for all people to confront antisemitism fascism and race hatred wherever they threaten human freedom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016255238353690880)  2026-01-27T21:01Z 930.9K followers, 15.5K engagements


"The slaughterhouse of Putins filthy war on Ukraine keeps chugging along with nearly two million people dead so far. Trump if you force Putins army out of Ukraine youll be a real candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize. Work with NATO and Ukraine to stop Putins imperialist war now. Breaking News: The number of Russian and Ukrainian troops killed wounded or missing during nearly four years of war has reached nearly two million a study says. https://t.co/Yqby3MmoFu Breaking News: The number of Russian and Ukrainian troops killed wounded or missing during nearly four years of war has reached nearly two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016265870901969315)  2026-01-27T21:43Z 930.9K followers, 69.5K engagements


"If you work for ICE or Border Patrol and have information about unlawful conduct taking place at your agency please speak up. @HouseJudiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower you can share anonymously: https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/contact/whistleblower-tipline https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/contact/whistleblower-tipline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016527260455514223)  2026-01-28T15:02Z 930.9K followers, 55.2K engagements


"Constitutional lawyer here Sir ICE needs a warrant based upon probable cause signed by a neutral impartial judge or magistrate under Article III to enter a persons home. No executive branch edict or order from Trump or Noem can empower masked federal agents to override the Fourth Amendment. Now as a farmer can you tell me how Trumps unconstitutional tariffs are working for farm country Tried asking Chuck Grassley the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee whether its appropriate for ICE to enter homes without a judicial warrant. Ask a constitutional lawyer he said. I'm a farmer. Tried"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016564253776318835)  2026-01-28T17:29Z 931.4K followers, 722.5K engagements


"Renee Good and Alex Pretti should be alive today. They are victims of homicidal state terror. We will never forget them and we are fighting for accountability for their cowardly killers. We must use every lawful means at our disposal to stop masked federal agents from violating the rightsand taking the livesof our people. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016595836323450908 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016595836323450908"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016595836323450908)  2026-01-28T19:34Z 930.9K followers, 54.5K engagements


"A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended until 2/3 in Montgomery County. Our community is experiencing dangerous cold weather conditions with the potential for frostbite and hypothermia. Lets hang together and do our part to keep ourselves and our neighbors safe and warm. A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County until Tuesday 2/3 at 12pm. Residents should be prepared for wind chill values to be below [--] degrees. Stay indoors if possible. More info: https://t.co/SrUlSOrh5N https://t.co/Q83yobW66f A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County until Tuesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016627830231073083)  2026-01-28T21:41Z 930.9K followers, 17.7K engagements


"The heroic people of Minneapolis and all Americans uplifting their voices and their communities to oppose Trumps deadly authoritarianism have transformed the politics of [----]. Massive popular organizing will beat fascism. Keep marching keep fighting everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016643069681029438)  2026-01-28T22:42Z 931K followers, 35.3K engagements


"Minnesota has sent a clear message to this Administration: No onenot ICE and not Border Patrolwill get away with murdering Americans for exercising their rights under the First and Second Amendments to the Constitution. Americas powerful and peaceful mass movements are restoring the rule of law. Keep up the fight for freedom and justice. It's working. New on MS NOW: The two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting death of Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave per standard agency protocol. New on MS NOW: The two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016679159167418405)  2026-01-29T01:05Z 931K followers, 38.5K engagements


"The governmental oppression state terror and destruction of civil liberties imposed on Minneapolis demonstrate Stephen Miller and Trumps plans for America. But the heroic resistance and nonstop creative organizing of the people of Minnesota are a template for national popular victory against the autocrats and authoritarians. Be like Minnesota and fight for freedom every day. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016880026247909562 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016880026247909562"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2016880026247909562)  2026-01-29T14:24Z 931K followers, 24.6K engagements


"Second Amendment impostor and hypocrite Randy Fine has no problem with federal agents confiscating a citizens lawful firearm and then shooting him dead with ten bullets. You dont lose your Second Amendment rights because youre lawfully exercising your First Amendment rights. Fine isnt a constitutional patriothes a Trump toady and autocratic sycophant. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/us/politics/minneapolis-shooting-trump-ice-gop.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/us/politics/minneapolis-shooting-trump-ice-gop.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2017265624851022029)  2026-01-30T15:56Z 932.4K followers, 167.7K engagements


"This weeks MD-08 Local Hero is Mike Stein. Along with family & neighbors Mike volunteers with the City of Rockvilles excellent Snow Shovel program. After this weeks huge storm they helped seniors & people with disabilities in Twinbrook dig out from the snow sleet & ice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2017353112030192054)  2026-01-30T21:43Z 934.2K followers, 23.4K engagements


"A message for my constituents in Marylands Eighth Congressional District on the impending partial government shutdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2017437934882857432)  2026-01-31T03:21Z 934.1K followers, 23.5K engagements


"Happy Black History Month We honor the remarkable contributions Black Americans have made to our nation and our communities. As President Trump and his toadies try to censor the history of Black Americans we celebrate loudly and proudly so we never forget that Black history is American history. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018049814995370389 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018049814995370389"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2018049814995370389)  2026-02-01T19:52Z 934.6K followers, 23.9K engagements


"When his black-tie goons posted graffiti defacing the buildings name to read Trump-Kennedy Center you could read the writing on the wall. No real artist would set foot inside without a political exorcism. Thank you Philip Glass Rene Fleming Bla Fleck Stephen Schwartz Chuck Redd the cast of Hamilton and all who stood up for America. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018329819113521165 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018329819113521165"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2018329819113521165)  2026-02-02T14:25Z 934.1K followers, 154.3K engagements


"Massive win for the people: a federal judge granted a restraining order in our Members lawsuit against ICEs unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight. This is a big victory for accountability and were going to use our rights and keep fighting forall Members' right to conduct oversight. NEW: The ruling requires ICE to immediately begin allowing the [--] Democrats who sued to access detention facilities without notice. The ruling could be expanded later. https://t.co/jJmsqs0iko NEW: The ruling requires ICE to immediately begin allowing the [--] Democrats who sued to access detention"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2018503054627127774)  2026-02-03T01:53Z 934.5K followers, 80.2K engagements


"Mayor Jeffrey Slavin makes a big announcement after a powerful and effective career as Mayor and Councilperson in the extraordinary town of Somerset. We know Jeffreys service to our community and state will continue in other significant ways. Long may he run. #News - Longtime Somerset Mayor and Maryland Democratic Party activist Jeffrey Slavin announces he wont seek reelection to the post hes held since [----]. https://t.co/uYZMyfp09H #News - Longtime Somerset Mayor and Maryland Democratic Party activist Jeffrey Slavin announces he wont seek reelection to the post hes held since 2008."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2018712676596064471)  2026-02-03T15:46Z 934.6K followers, 19.5K engagements


"RT @HouseJudiciary: The government cant enter your home without a warrant and warrants are based on probable cause and issued by a judge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2018780083268489373)  2026-02-03T20:14Z 932K followers, [----] engagements


"Donald Trump invites Americans to believe theres no money left to make health care affordable while he spends billions of taxpayer dollars to hire masked ICE & Border Patrol agents to intimidate attack arrest & even kill our people. Mr. President we reject these authoritarian priorities. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018797799765311828 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018797799765311828"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2018797799765311828)  2026-02-03T21:24Z 934.6K followers, 62.8K engagements


"America sees the brutal violence ICE and Border Patrol are inflicting on our people and wont allow it to continue. Trump and Noem underestimate the American peopleas they say in Minneapolis Weve got eyes/so stop your lies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019039134745330140)  2026-02-04T13:23Z 934.8K followers, 39.2K engagements


"As a native to our region who grew up reading the Washington Post the decline and fall of this once-great storied institution has been chilling to watch. Today's news from the Post about further plans to demolish [---] jobs in local and regional news reporting international reporting and sports and arts coverage makes me feel like the essential newspaper of my life and my community has just been hit by a wrecking ballkind of like the White House and the Kennedy Center. I know that the Post Guild and Tech Guild which represent Washington Post employees and have always upheld the highest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019204336916553757)  2026-02-05T00:20Z 934.6K followers, 80.4K engagements


"The Kennedy Center isn't just America's living memorial to the late President John F. Kennedyit's a beacon for arts and culture. Now President Trump wants to close it for two years for some renovation in his head. Trump's unilateral moves almost certainly violate federal law. Americans will stand strong to defend this national treasure and the hundreds of people who work there. Stop defacing the Kennedy Center with Trump graffiti and chaos. https://www.ms.now/news/democrats-answers-trump-plans-renovate-kennedy-center https://www.ms.now/news/democrats-answers-trump-plans-renovate-kennedy-center"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019439883341758951)  2026-02-05T15:56Z 934.7K followers, 48.3K engagements


"This week's MD-08 Local Hero is the dynamic Michelle Escobar a key investigator w/ @mcgocp. Michelle catches rip-off artists fraudsters & scammers who prey on our people. She also hosts Consumer Connection their excellent podcast on stopping scams both on-line & in person"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019901785683505304)  2026-02-06T22:31Z 934.6K followers, 22.9K engagements


"RT @HouseJudiciary: The most important ad of the day isnt about beer pizza or football. Its about justice and the truth. Support the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2020593035646746797)  2026-02-08T20:18Z 933K followers, [----] engagements


"MoCo is experiencing freezing temperatures and harsh winds this evening and tomorrow. Stay safe everyone Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for multiple counties throughout the Metro region and northwest Alleghenies starting tonight at 10:00 PM ET through tomorrow morning. Wind chills as cold as -10F are expected. Learn more at: https://t.co/5RyZgpfrqr https://t.co/gqfXcJ6dIW Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for multiple counties throughout the Metro region and northwest Alleghenies starting tonight at 10:00 PM ET through tomorrow morning. Wind chills as cold as -10F are expected."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2020599484216909983)  2026-02-08T20:43Z 934.6K followers, 23.7K engagements


"RT @BulwarkOnline: Rep. Raskin: "The only redactions should be the names of the victims and the identifying information. Unfortunately the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2020962683403763757)  2026-02-09T20:47Z 933K followers, [---] engagements


"ICE and CBPs cruel tactics are terrorizing American communities. We will insist that our peoples constitutional rights be respected and we will oppose every episode of state-sponsored lawlessness and violence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019077030424293849)  2026-02-04T15:54Z 934.8K followers, 16.3K engagements


"https://raskin.house.gov/2026/2/raskin-delivers-more-than-16-5-million-in-federal-dollars-for-maryland-s-eighth-congressional-district-to-fund-workforce-development-public-safety-and-infrastructure https://raskin.house.gov/2026/2/raskin-delivers-more-than-16-5-million-in-federal-dollars-for-maryland-s-eighth-congressional-district-to-fund-workforce-development-public-safety-and-infrastructure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019882724815675402)  2026-02-06T21:15Z 934.8K followers, 10.3K engagements


"The DOJ is giving Members of Congress just four computers in a satellite office to read the unredacted Epstein File of more than [--] million documents. Working [--] hours a week on nothing else but this it would take more than seven years for the [---] Members who signed the House discharge petition to read just the documents they've decided to release (and there are [--] million still being withheld). This is what a cover up looks like. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021006832844652922 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021006832844652922"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2021006832844652922)  2026-02-09T23:42Z 934.8K followers, 1.4M engagements


"Several survivors of Epstein's global child trafficking ring are now dangerously exposed because the DOJ is either spectacularly sloppy or trying to intimidate people. Or both. @AGPamBondi comes before @HouseJudiciary tomorrow. We'll be demanding answers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2021289519321117050)  2026-02-10T18:25Z 934.8K followers, 65.2K engagements


"Everyone in the White House involved in any way with that vile sickening racist Trump post must be fired immediately: everyone in the communications department everyone in the press office every deputy chief of staff everyone involved up and down the line. Not one more tax dollar for this filth. BREAKING: President Trump removes a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. The White House initially defended the post then blamed it on a staffer. https://t.co/eEaaoYMXV4 BREAKING: President Trump removes a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. The White House initially defended the post"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019877023464952172)  2026-02-06T20:53Z 934.8K followers, 583.3K engagements


"MoCo Constituents: weve secured over $16.5 million in federal funding for critical projects in MD-08. These are investments in workforce development public safety & infrastructure. Even as Trump squanders money on everything from unauthorized demolition of the White House East Wing to undeclared wars were fighting to bring tax dollars home. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019882723209515170 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019882723209515170"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2019882723209515170)  2026-02-06T21:15Z 934.8K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Our hearts are with the students parents and staff of Wootton High School in Rockville after a shooting at the school. We are closely monitoring the situation and sending sympathy and strength to the Wootton community. Developing: One person was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville Maryland police say. https://t.co/g7bmwvwGKy Developing: One person was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville Maryland police say. https://t.co/g7bmwvwGKy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2021000085060927552)  2026-02-09T23:15Z 934.8K followers, 38.2K engagements


"I just exercised my right as a Member of Congress to conduct an unannounced oversight visit of the ICE field facility in Baltimore. The staff I met with respected my right to visit but what I saw was disgraceful. Kristi Noem has a budget of $75 billion she could use to ensure humane conditionsbut we saw [--] men packed into a room shoulder-to-shoulder 24-hours-a-day with a single toilet in the room and no shower facilities. They sleep like sardines with aluminum foil blankets. Whether its for three days or seven days nobody would want a member of their family warehoused there. The room set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2022135996054159558)  2026-02-13T02:29Z 934.8K followers, 2.7M engagements


"Judge Leon has written a superb & blistering opinion about Pete Hegseths embarrassing attempts to censor Senator Kellys political speech. Congratulations to patriot Mark Kelly on this victory & to America on the resurgence of freedom fighting everywhere. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/judge-blocks-kelly-punishment-hegseth.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/judge-blocks-kelly-punishment-hegseth.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2022139973408084285)  2026-02-13T02:45Z 934.8K followers, 67K engagements


"This week's Local Hero is Jason Green who was raised in Quince Orchard. After a dazzling career in gov & politics Jason returned to his ancestral home & studied the complex tragic & profoundly inspiring history of MoCo & the Black community here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/2022452867303383079)  2026-02-13T23:28Z 934.8K followers, 26.3K engagements


"The Trump Administration is systematically violating our legal right as Members of Congress to conduct oversight of DHS facilities. This blockade of Congress deliberately interfering with our constitutional duty to perform oversight of the immigration system is designed to stop us from checking out reports of inhumane treatment and denial of fundamental rights to immigrants in detention. President Trump and Secretary Noem believe they can block scrutiny of their lawless immigration enforcement sweep by closing out Members of Congress. But these brazen attempts to rebuff usin stark violation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1950952095311405184)  2025-07-31T16:10Z 904.8K followers, 50.2K engagements


"Secretary McMahon is throwing the Department of Education in the trash because President Trump told her to. Now she's overseeing one of ED's largest mass firings yet. We must defend Americas students teachers and schools against MAGA's corrupt agenda. https://raskin.house.gov/2025/8/raskin-urges-secretary-of-education-linda-mcmahon-to-stop-unlawful-mass-firings-at-department-of-education https://raskin.house.gov/2025/8/raskin-urges-secretary-of-education-linda-mcmahon-to-stop-unlawful-mass-firings-at-department-of-education"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1951338463414067582)  2025-08-01T17:45Z 905.1K followers, 31.3K engagements


"This week's MD-08 Local Heroes are Elaine Lamirande and Kit Gage of Friends of Sligo Creek. We honor their daily commitment to preserving and beautifying the Creek even through the ravages of climate change heavy rainfall and flooding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1951364637842104502)  2025-08-01T19:29Z 905.1K followers, 10.5K engagements


"The whole worlds watching this ludicrous coverup unfold as Trumps team moves convicted sex offender Maxwell to a minimum security camp after Trumps lawyer found she answered all his questions correctly. Nobodys falling for this fraudrelease the files. Ghislaine Maxwell Jeffrey Epsteins imprisoned associate has been moved to a lower-security prison her attorney said. Maxwell who was convicted in [----] on sex-trafficking charges had been serving her 20-year sentence at a low security prison. https://t.co/k44vnGoL4e Ghislaine Maxwell Jeffrey Epsteins imprisoned associate has been moved to a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1951616524151673159)  2025-08-02T12:10Z 909K followers, 242.5K engagements


"Former Mossad Shin Bet and IDF leaders join most of the world in demanding an immediate end to the Gaza war saying its now an unjust immoral and futile war of destruction guided by 'messianic and extremist goals' and threatening the loss of Israel's security and freedom. It must end now. In a rare joint appeal former Mossad Shin Bet and IDF heads call for an immediate end to the Gaza war warning it now serves "messianic and extremist goals" and is leading to "the loss of Israel's security and its freedom" https://t.co/Gpeitwgz1d In a rare joint appeal former Mossad Shin Bet and IDF heads call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1952765566894166216)  2025-08-05T16:16Z 905.3K followers, 37.7K engagements


"I'm joining Jews across America and organizations like @NCJW to rally against the GOP's outrageous tax bill. Tikkun olam demands our refusal to sit idly by as the SNAP food assistance and Medicaid health care Americans depend on is destroyed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1952816842151518574)  2025-08-05T19:39Z 906.2K followers, 51.5K engagements


"My district team was thrilled to meet MoCo Councilmember Dawn Luedtke and her staff to discuss the importance of teamwork in providing essential constituent services. Thank you CM Luedtke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1952893305408106599)  2025-08-06T00:43Z 906.1K followers, 19K engagements


"While MAGA pursues extreme gerrymandering and one-party rule we mark the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and rededicate ourselves to strong representative democracy without voter suppression and partisan lockups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1953094974255370377)  2025-08-06T14:05Z 905.4K followers, 44.1K engagements


"Thanks @JDCocchiarella for exploring the wilds of Maryland and Washington with me in Rock Creek Park near the Boundary Bridge which allows safe passage from Occupied Washington back to the Free State. WATCH: https://youtube.com/watchv=8-SHpAOTAjo&t=422s https://youtube.com/watchv=8-SHpAOTAjo&t=422s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1953471594010972210)  2025-08-07T15:01Z 906.1K followers, 12.3K engagements


"MD State Senator (D-17) for Rockville and Gaithersburg nonprofit advocate extraordinaire Scrabble aficionado and this weeks Local Hero Cheryl Kagan is playing in the [----] Scrabble Players Championship in Maryland this coming week. Good luck Cherylgo Free State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1953919674690752958)  2025-08-08T20:42Z 906.2K followers, 14K engagements


"Repost if you think Hegseth shouldn't be allowed to vote. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/09/pete-hegseth-video-pastors-women-voting https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/09/pete-hegseth-video-pastors-women-voting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1955302112029495611)  2025-08-12T16:15Z 907.4K followers, 158.1K engagements


"Trumps disrespect for veterans and their families which began long ago with his trash-talking John McCain continues with this rampage of union-busting and deception. Congress must stop Trumps attack on VA workers many of them vets and all of them serving veterans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1955641954504712468)  2025-08-13T14:45Z 907.2K followers, 20.8K engagements


"So much for lowering prices on Day One Grocery bills are sky-high and Trumps tariffs are only making it worse. Americans are hurting [--] million people are about to lose their Medicaid and the GOP is handing out tax cuts to billionaires"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1955669778594721814)  2025-08-13T16:36Z 914.8K followers, 109.2K engagements


"Trump can't militarize the capital city to distract us from his refusal to release the Epstein file. Today @EleanorNorton @RepRobertGarcia @ChrisVanHollen and I are introducing legislation to end Trumps hostile and lawless takeover of D.C.s police force"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1956402367722565771)  2025-08-15T17:07Z 907.7K followers, 34.6K engagements


"Trump said he was going to Russia (instead of Alaska) and he may as well have done that. Putin just rolled all over him. The American people and Congress must stand strong for Ukraine against this humiliating appeasement. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/us/politics/trump-putin-approach-ukraine.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/us/politics/trump-putin-approach-ukraine.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1956844382092689771)  2025-08-16T22:23Z 914.9K followers, 112K engagements


"The only emergency Trumps responding to in Washington is a public relations crisis caused by his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and his stubborn refusal to release the Epstein files despite his repeated promises to do so. Even a real emergency does not give him power to take over the MPD. A group of House and Senate Democrats led by Rep. Jamie Raskin have introduced a joint resolution that would put an end toTrump's controlof D.C.s police force. "Trump has made clear that his efforts in D.C. . are part of a broader plan to militarize and federalize the A group of House and Senate Democrats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1957490529190494345)  2025-08-18T17:11Z 909K followers, 61K engagements


"This is nearly $900 million that news entities have had to pay out for publishing lies about the [----] presidential election. Yet Donald Trump who lost by more than seven million votes keeps repeating the Big Lie and makes it compulsory dogma for his employees. NEWS: Far-right MAGA network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 MILLION to settle a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over [----] election lies (link in reply) https://t.co/9AnklFdpHZ NEWS: Far-right MAGA network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 MILLION to settle a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over [----] election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1957500483482054687)  2025-08-18T17:50Z 915.9K followers, 431.5K engagements


"Trump wants another probe into J6great Lets review how he organized extremist groups Christian white nationalists and MAGA politicians to attack an election he lost 306-237 in the electoral college and by more than [--] million votes. Lets start by hearing from [---] wounded officers whose lives changed that day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1957872373379506616)  2025-08-19T18:28Z 908.9K followers, 236.7K engagements


"In Alaska we saw a lawless president who excuses the bloody imperialist invasion of Ukraine roll out the red carpet for a lawless president who ordered the bloody imperialist invasion of Ukraine. The democratic world must stand against the dictators"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1958236446436868511)  2025-08-20T18:35Z 920.5K followers, 50.9K engagements


"Just like Elon Musk who told Germanys ultra-Right party theres too much of a focus on past guilt in their country Trump says the Smithsonian is too focused on how bad Slavery was. Of course a guy wiping out anti-human trafficking programs in our government and trying to sweep the Jeffrey Epstein files under the rug would feel that way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1958249649296536003)  2025-08-20T19:27Z 909K followers, 33.3K engagements


"Equal justice under lawunless the president doesnt like what you have to say Todays raid on John Boltons home follows Trump revoking his security detail and security clearance and Kash Patel putting Bolton on his enemies list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1958967180000653808)  2025-08-22T18:59Z 908.9K followers, 56.3K engagements


"Dr. Ethan Taylor and Dr. Karen Armstrong were distinguished federal workerssacked by DOGE. Now thanks to an accelerated teaching program at Montgomery College these MD-08 Local Heroes are starting Monday as MCPS teachers. The federal governments loss is our students gain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1959001959383396612)  2025-08-22T21:17Z 912.6K followers, 50.2K engagements


"A half-century ago today Springsteen released Born to Run an album that blew the hinges off all the doors and split the city in half. Thanks to Bruce and the E Street Band for showing us so much faiththeres still magic in the night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1960021352070730217)  2025-08-25T16:48Z 912.8K followers, 41.3K engagements


"A sweeping and powerful opinion by United States District Judge Thomas Cullen dismissing Trumps absurd lawsuit against the entire United States District Court in Maryland. Before MAGA starts whining again about rogue left-wing judges they should look up who nominated Judge Cullen to the bench. BREAKING: Trump-appointed judge *dismisses* DOJ lawsuit against Maryland judges over their decision to automatically pause deportation cases for [--] hours He also calls Trump and his admin's attack on judges a "smear" that is "unprecedented and unfortunate https://t.co/SeSkty8ja0 https://t.co/P7FnjWS26g"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1960356911951294468)  2025-08-26T15:01Z 913.2K followers, 51K engagements


"Busy news day I'm told by @brikeilarcnn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1960460844372001033)  2025-08-26T21:54Z 913.2K followers, 39.1K engagements


"It's National Dog Day Congress can honor our four-legged friends by passing the BARK Actmy bipartisan legislation to feed more hungry shelter pets without spending a dime of taxpayer money. Democrats Republicans and independents alike can agree that shelter animals deserve dignity and care. The BARK Act will feed the growing population of hungry pets. Let's get it done And thanks @MoCoHumane for the assist. https://t.co/tXail7dk4t Democrats Republicans and independents alike can agree that shelter animals deserve dignity and care. The BARK Act will feed the growing population of hungry pets."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1960529809429422229)  2025-08-27T02:28Z 913.1K followers, 40.1K engagements


"THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT. YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY A MASTERMIND OF TRADE. WE ARE NOW PAYING THROUGH THE NOSE FOR OUR BASIC NEEDS. YOU BROKE YOUR PROMISE TO LOWER PRICES ON DAY ONE BUT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR PROMISE TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILE SIR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1960695673948459448)  2025-08-27T13:27Z 913.5K followers, 460.7K engagements


"A staggering nightmare in Minnesota as the ravages of gun violence continue to destroy the lives of children across America. We pray for those killed injured and traumatized and WE MUST ACT NOW TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE. BREAKING: Two children were killed and at least [--] others were injured including [--] kids when a gunman fired shots through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis police said. https://t.co/7GXjdnBp9Y BREAKING: Two children were killed and at least [--] others were injured including [--] kids when a gunman fired shots through the windows of a church"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1960747552652796138)  2025-08-27T16:53Z 914.6K followers, 53.4K engagements


"A big victory for Americorps Members volunteers & communities as $200 million appropriated by Congress is finally released overthrowing the attempt by Trump to confiscate & redirect it. Thanks to @OAGMaryland Anthony Brown & other state AGs for fighting hard for our people. #BreakingNews: The Office of Management and Budget will release the remaining fiscal year [----] funds that it has withheld from @AmeriCorps & @AmeriCorpsSr programs across the country. Read more in our statement: https://t.co/T4apfmJ3wC https://t.co/WmuAWC6yQN #BreakingNews: The Office of Management and Budget will release"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1961460190009508346)  2025-08-29T16:05Z 915.4K followers, 22.4K engagements


"Our Labor Day MD-08 Local Heroes are Craig Becker & Ann Rosenthal. When he was General Counsel at AFL-CIO Craig launched the Rise Up: Legal Defense Network matching federal workers sacked by Trump & DOGE with free legal support & direction. Ann is a volunteer in the project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1961521270899564901)  2025-08-29T20:08Z 913.2K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Congressand only Congresspasses budgets. Because the president's job is to take care the laws are faithfully executed he must spend the money as directed. Trump's "pocket recissions are lawless and absurd. If a president opposes legislative spending decisions he can veto them subject to override but once passed he must execute on them. The White House informed Congress of its plans to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid funding through a seldom-used budgetary tactic dubbed pocket rescissions two congressional sources tell NBC News. https://t.co/YqjTTDuXAT The White House informed Congress of its"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1961551656237093376)  2025-08-29T22:08Z 913.4K followers, 59.9K engagements


"American federalism goes to work. As RFK Jr. heads down the road of more measles more COVID-19 and more flu public health states must develop our own strategies to stay safe. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/northeastern-states-consider-regional-approach-to-vaccine-guidance-after-cdc-changes/3795702/ https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/northeastern-states-consider-regional-approach-to-vaccine-guidance-after-cdc-changes/3795702/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1961810982784651548)  2025-08-30T15:19Z 913.2K followers, 23.7K engagements


"Its a tough Labor Day with Trumps assault on public workers and labor rights but the union movement is tough and America overwhelmingly supports the right to organize and bargain. https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trumps-attack-workers-labor/ https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trumps-attack-workers-labor/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1962530562926579786)  2025-09-01T14:58Z 913.2K followers, 32K engagements


"The party of democracy and freedom celebrates Jerry Nadler a fierce constitutional patriot who has spent decades fighting for civil rights and civil liberties social progress and human rights. Hes got a year more of fighting to do in Congress and then new chapters of leadership await him. We are grateful beyond measure. EXCLUSIVE: Rep Jerrold Nadler a New York Democrat who has been one of Congresss leading liberal voices for three decades will not seek re-election next year heeding a call for generational change roiling his party. That + more news here https://t.co/JBk7prTVjB EXCLUSIVE: Rep"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1962691012687544520)  2025-09-02T01:36Z 915.6K followers, 91.3K engagements


"Trump's militarization of law enforcement is not only dangerous it's against the law. The Framers were afraid of tyrants turning standing armies against the people in the 18th century and we reject it in the 21st. Breaking news: The Trump administration violated federal law with its use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles a federal judge ruled Tuesday. https://t.co/mwpwlwyjZG Breaking news: The Trump administration violated federal law with its use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles a federal judge ruled Tuesday. https://t.co/mwpwlwyjZG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1962941916242149548)  2025-09-02T18:13Z 914.6K followers, 54.7K engagements


"The law is clear whether you like it or not: Members of Congress have the right to conduct oversight of ICE facilities. No law gives Trump the power to target his chosen political enemies like @RepLaMonica simply for doing their jobs and their duties. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/lamonica-mciver-trump-lock-her-up-president/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/lamonica-mciver-trump-lock-her-up-president/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1962969795864744016)  2025-09-02T20:04Z 914.1K followers, 35.1K engagements


"Im afraid Ms. Pirro doesnt understand the law which is amazing given shes supposed to enforce it. But Id love to debate her about her offices support for violent J6 felons & firing of prosecutors who worked J6 cases. All shes shown so far is she cant indict a ham sandwich. Pirro: Raskin doesn't understand the law which is amazing given the guy is in congress writing laws. https://t.co/Jb4v1huGZY Pirro: Raskin doesn't understand the law which is amazing given the guy is in congress writing laws. https://t.co/Jb4v1huGZY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1962985120643891528)  2025-09-02T21:04Z 914.2K followers, 223.5K engagements


"A House majority isn't backing down until we get the full Epstein File not some watered-down sanitized and redacted counterfeit doctored by Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. Release the real File and let the American people decide. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/02/congress-jeffrey-epstein-massie-khanna/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/02/congress-jeffrey-epstein-massie-khanna/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963232634185629811)  2025-09-03T13:28Z 914.8K followers, 131.8K engagements


"Free speech isn't a one-way street painted MAGA red. Federal workers college students and university researchers CBS and NBC students and teachers in public schools all have a right to speak read and broadcast freely without MAGA censorship and control. .@RepRaskin (D-MD): "Mr. Trump and Mr. Farage both claim that they are protector's of free speech but they only want to protect speech they agree with." https://t.co/YUxSxiwdTk .@RepRaskin (D-MD): "Mr. Trump and Mr. Farage both claim that they are protector's of free speech but they only want to protect speech they agree with.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963297474107314210)  2025-09-03T17:46Z 914.4K followers, 62.2K engagements


"For a man who fashions himself a free speech martyr Mr. Farage seems most at home with Putin and the autocrats of the world. In Congress he testified freely calling the UK an authoritarian regime but left before all Members could question him so he could be on his TV show Jamie Raskin notes that despite Farage saying he had to leave early hes currently being interviewed by GB News outside. Theyre sending someone to ask him to come back. https://t.co/1SyZBqABMj Jamie Raskin notes that despite Farage saying he had to leave early hes currently being interviewed by GB News outside. Theyre sending"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963318223816069625)  2025-09-03T19:08Z 917.8K followers, 688.3K engagements


"Another win in court as America's colleges & universities hang tough & fight back against the Trump Administration's censorship & free speech crackdown. Trump must release Harvard's funding immediately so its faculty students & staff can conduct research benefitting our people. BREAKING: A federal judge reverses the Trump administration's cut of billions of dollars to Harvard University. https://t.co/x7ItaJn65q BREAKING: A federal judge reverses the Trump administration's cut of billions of dollars to Harvard University. https://t.co/x7ItaJn65q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963395770549514497)  2025-09-04T00:16Z 914.4K followers, 50.9K engagements


"The Trump family is cashing in on the presidency by raking in billions from their corrupt meme coin which can be purchased covertly by foreign states and corporations organized crime networks pardon seekers and job seekers to just name a few. What could go wrong After its flagship crypto venture opened trading of a new digital currency Monday the Trump family notched as much as $6 billion in paper wealth https://t.co/BitxJFZYDa After its flagship crypto venture opened trading of a new digital currency Monday the Trump family notched as much as $6 billion in paper wealth https://t.co/BitxJFZYDa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963612885927563733)  2025-09-04T14:39Z 914.8K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Along with all the Democrats Rep. Massie and three female Republicans (Reps. Boebert Green and Mace) Ive signed the discharge petition to force a House vote to compel release of the full Epstein file. The more Trump resists the more well fight. Looking for two more Rs who want to see the whole truth and nothing but the truth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963641919046627352)  2025-09-04T16:34Z 914.7K followers, 194.4K engagements


"Epstein survivors gave a brave accounting of the horrific abuse they endured as children caught up in the billionaires human trafficking ring. Trump's desperate campaign to bury their testimony and demands as a Democrat hoax is pathetically transparent. Release the files. President Trump on Jeffrey Epstein Files: "This is a Democrat hoax that never ends.I think it's enough because I think we should talk about the greatness of our country and the success that we're having.that's what I want to talk about.not the Epstein hoax." https://t.co/0CowxRnOVk President Trump on Jeffrey Epstein Files:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963644164140147156)  2025-09-04T16:43Z 914.6K followers, 35.6K engagements


"When Trump smashed up the Education Department he upended the lives and careers of countless civil servants likemy constituents Dr. Carter and Dr. Joseph. These patriots serve Americas kids and Americas future not the whims of an anti-education president. While tens of thousands of employees have lost their jobs in Trumps slash-and-burn approach to shrinking the federal workforce experts say the cuts disproportionately affect Black employees and Black women in particular. https://t.co/PSqcgp6Y2S While tens of thousands of employees have lost their jobs in Trumps slash-and-burn approach to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963719215640383830)  2025-09-04T21:41Z 914.7K followers, 29K engagements


"In Maryland were fired up to defend American democracy and freedom. I just spoke with more than [-----] constituents in MD-08 on a community telephone town hall. Thank you for joining in and hang tough everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963756775368204725)  2025-09-05T00:11Z 914.8K followers, 46.5K engagements


"The Wire Um came out [--] years ago & was a fictional TV show ie made-up Crimes down in the real Baltimore. Homicide is terrible in Speaker Johnsons Baton Rouge. Why dont we work together to restore $800 million in DOJ local police & community security grants that DOGE cut Hows the crime in Baltimore (D) Ever seen The Wire Hows the crime in Baltimore (D) Ever seen The Wire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1963957179246940432)  2025-09-05T13:27Z 914.8K followers, 203.3K engagements


"Balancing a dazzling career in business with a passionate commitment to Montgomery County and public education this weeks Local Hero Kevin Beverly is an extraordinary leader for our community in difficult times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1964051515116503268)  2025-09-05T19:42Z 914.8K followers, 13K engagements


"✅ Locking the doors on tax help centers for middle-class Americans. ✅ Letting the billionaires cheat. Thats Trump's IRS. Great job Donald. Great job. The Trump administration plans to shutter nine IRS taxpayer assistance centers just months ahead of the start of filing season angering at least one Republican lawmaker whose district is targeted. https://t.co/Ze4p69gYyW The Trump administration plans to shutter nine IRS taxpayer assistance centers just months ahead of the start of filing season angering at least one Republican lawmaker whose district is targeted. https://t.co/Ze4p69gYyW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1964324067659366407)  2025-09-06T13:45Z 914.8K followers, 36K engagements


"Honored to join the Jewish Social Service Agencys Family Wellness Day in Gaithersburgs beautiful Bohrer Park to celebrate the critical work of all our nonprofit social service agencies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1964787588776243664)  2025-09-07T20:27Z 914.7K followers, 21.9K engagements


"House Democrats fought to bring this sickening letter into the light while Trump and MAGA mouthpieces assured us it did not exist. Trump even sued the Wall Street Journal for reporting on it We can't trust a word MAGA says. Release the full Epstein file NOW Forgive my language but this story is complete and utter bullshit. The WSJ should be ashamed for publishing it. Where is this letter Would you be shocked to learn they never showed it to us before publishing it Does anyone honestly believe this sounds like Donald Trump Forgive my language but this story is complete and utter bullshit. The"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1965170193459769664)  2025-09-08T21:47Z 915.4K followers, 276.5K engagements


"If MAGA wants to return to the scene of the crime well just tell the truth. Trump incited a violent mob on January [--] [----] to block the peaceful transfer of power after he lost the election 306-232 and failed in [--] federal and state court lawsuits. Reps. Raskin Moskowitz Crockett Swalwell join Leader Jeffries after the announcement of a new January [--] subcommittee. This is obviously the 2nd time a J6 subcommittee has happened but this time will fall under GOP control https://t.co/lRpGbhY0al Reps. Raskin Moskowitz Crockett Swalwell join Leader Jeffries after the announcement of a new January 6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1965176639366848624)  2025-09-08T22:13Z 915.4K followers, 121.2K engagements


"When MAGA returns to the scene of their crimes well tell how cops were beaten Trump tried to steal & overthrow an election & many of Trumps pardoned rioters went right back to committing crimes. Honored to serve as a Truth Squad w/ Reps. Swalwell Crockett & Moskowitz on MAGA's new J6 subcommittee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1965530966371238050)  2025-09-09T21:41Z 915.8K followers, 101.3K engagements


"The times that we are in force us to think not just like legislators but like litigators (not to mention demonstrators). @HouseDemocrats are using every means available to defend the Constitution and the rights of the people against tyrants and ripoff artists. House Democrats have formed a new litigation working group a first-of-its-kind which works with the already existing legal apparatus working against the administration. This is the fight of our lives Rep. Jamie Raskin said. https://t.co/zi0epjWac7 House Democrats have formed a new litigation working group a first-of-its-kind which works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1965594135907500488)  2025-09-10T01:52Z 914.9K followers, 43.3K engagements


"Congressman Knott its been a real pleasure getting to know you. Our whole Committee benefits from your deep experience and perspective as a prosecutor. Although we definitely appeared on opposite sides yesterday it was an honor to be there with you for your first bill and I can see why you won so many jury trials In an effort to combat the deeply polarizing sentiments allow me to share a point of encouragement. On numerous occasions I have had the chance to engage with @RepRaskin on various issues in public and private. Even today we debated my first bill on the house floor (hes In an effort"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1966608271839793614)  2025-09-12T21:02Z 915.8K followers, 155.8K engagements


"FBI Director Kash Patel steps before @HouseJudiciary on Wednesday. America wants answers about the ongoing coverup allowing Jeffrey Epstein Ghislaine Maxwell and their billionaire pals to thwart justice for trafficking victims and accountability for predators"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1967754307362840712)  2025-09-16T00:56Z 917K followers, 78.9K engagements


"My message wishing everybody a happy and fervent Constitution Day Hang tough for democracy and freedom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1968307044148260974)  2025-09-17T13:32Z 917K followers, 76.3K engagements


"On National App Challenge Day were searching out the talent and skills of young people in Marylands Eighth Congressional District. Calling all inventive coders: submit your creative projects for this nationwide competition by October [--] https://raskin.house.gov/congressional-app-challenge https://raskin.house.gov/congressional-app-challenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1968432869186863506)  2025-09-17T21:52Z 917K followers, 13.4K engagements


"This week Republicans in Congress passed four bills attacking D.C.s right to govern itself. Democrats will fight hard against these provocations and keep pushing for statehood for the [------] taxpaying Americans who are the only residents of a national capital on Earth disenfranchised in their own national legislature"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1968760142775648488)  2025-09-18T19:32Z 916.9K followers, 19.6K engagements


"Were fighting back against Trump & Hegseths Orwellian censorship crackdowns. My legislation with @RepHoulahan restores banned books to schools for children of our servicemembers protecting students right to read think and read. https://raskin.house.gov/2025/9/raskin-houlahan-push-to-restore-banned-books-to-defense-department-schools-protect-students-from-political-interference https://raskin.house.gov/2025/9/raskin-houlahan-push-to-restore-banned-books-to-defense-department-schools-protect-students-from-political-interference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1969050107749261337)  2025-09-19T14:45Z 917.8K followers, 85.9K engagements


"This weeks MD-08 Local Heroes are MCPS students dedicated to helping their immigrant peers. Kyara Camila and Brayan we salute you for your steadfast leadership and advocacy with Students FAIR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1969149896298000619)  2025-09-19T21:21Z 917K followers, 15K engagements


"Our offices U.S. Service Academy nomination deadline is fast approaching. Completed applications are due by October [--]. To learn more about the process and how to apply please visit our website. https://raskin.house.gov/u-s-service-academy-nominations https://raskin.house.gov/u-s-service-academy-nominations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1969150389418160224)  2025-09-19T21:23Z 917K followers, 12.9K engagements


"When Democrats defend democracy we are protecting not only its legal and moral infrastructure but all of its concrete material achievements for the people like Medicaid Social Security and Medicare. When we defend democracy we defend progress. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/opinion/democrats-constitution-economy-politics.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/opinion/democrats-constitution-economy-politics.htmlsmid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1970121187373224433)  2025-09-22T13:41Z 918.1K followers, 24.5K engagements


"Uh I think Id like a second opinion. Trump: "Taking Tylenol is uh not good. I'll say it. It's not good." https://t.co/nNXkAqiTs1 Trump: "Taking Tylenol is uh not good. I'll say it. It's not good." https://t.co/nNXkAqiTs1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1970235607592116532)  2025-09-22T21:15Z 919.3K followers, 1.8M engagements


"Im not a doctor either but Im pretty sure the Trump administration has a serious staff infection. Trump: I can say that there are certain groups of people that don't take vaccines and don't take any pills that have no autism. Is that a correct statement by the way RFK JR: There are some studies https://t.co/IEzH3rJ9qS Trump: I can say that there are certain groups of people that don't take vaccines and don't take any pills that have no autism. Is that a correct statement by the way RFK JR: There are some studies https://t.co/IEzH3rJ9qS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1970237319241228445)  2025-09-22T21:22Z 918.1K followers, 446K engagements


"During Rosh Hashanah we reflect on the blessings of our year and its sorrows and challenges. To my fellow Jewish Americans observing in MD-08 and across America: Shanah Tovah May your [----] be filled with sweetness and justice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1970258581615202663)  2025-09-22T22:47Z 919K followers, 26.9K engagements


"Trump is now using the livelihoods of our federal workers as coercive leverage while refusing to negotiate to keep the government open. Democrats will stand strong for the health care of the people and the rights of federal workers. My full statement: https://raskin.house.gov/2025/9/raskin-statement-on-trump-administration-s-threat-to-continue-mass-firings-of-federal-workers-during-potential-republican-government-shutdown https://raskin.house.gov/2025/9/raskin-statement-on-trump-administration-s-threat-to-continue-mass-firings-of-federal-workers-during-potential-republican-government-shutdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1971306152651891135)  2025-09-25T20:09Z 918.2K followers, 28.3K engagements


"Trump's ordered indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is a baseless act of personal vengeance and one more savage assault on justice in America. NEWS: RM @RepRaskins statement on Trumps DOJ filing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey: https://t.co/i20T9zAPDd NEWS: RM @RepRaskins statement on Trumps DOJ filing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey: https://t.co/i20T9zAPDd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1971382278787039469)  2025-09-26T01:12Z 919.3K followers, 132.3K engagements


"This week's MD-08 Local Hero is the formidable Dr. Eric Green former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH. For more than three decades before being sacked by DOGE Dr. Green led critical genomic medical research for the American people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1971674627748376655)  2025-09-26T20:33Z 919K followers, 14.1K engagements


"So happy to join artists dancers students musicians and community leaders for a glorious celebration at the Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival in the heart of the 8th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1972461473030168702)  2025-09-29T00:40Z 919.2K followers, 23.3K engagements


"Political leaders should unequivocally condemn threats of political violence like this sickening call to hang Pramila Jayapal for promoting collective non-violence. GOP Official Calls for Democratic Congresswoman to Be Executed https://t.co/J6cz76XbzO GOP Official Calls for Democratic Congresswoman to Be Executed https://t.co/J6cz76XbzO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1972812083667284177)  2025-09-29T23:53Z 919K followers, [----] engagements


"MAGA Republicans just shut the government down rather than reverse their savage cuts to the health care of our people. Cut out the stupid racist videos & lets pass federal funding which keeps the people healthy & our government going. My full statement: https://raskin.house.gov/2025/10/raskin-statement-on-maga-s-government-shutdown https://raskin.house.gov/2025/10/raskin-statement-on-maga-s-government-shutdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1973237914617389293)  2025-10-01T04:05Z 919.4K followers, 42.4K engagements


"Team Maryland believes government must be an instrument for the health and common good of the people even if MAGA uses it as an instrument for self-enrichment. Democrats are fighting to get government back open and secure the health care benefits and rights of all the people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1973469134060216493)  2025-10-01T19:24Z 919.2K followers, 16.6K engagements


"To all observing Yom Kippur I wish you an easy fast and a meaningful holiday during these tough times. Gmar Chatimah Tovah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1973515587629490591)  2025-10-01T22:29Z 919.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The Trump Admin is using government websites and the emails of civil servants to promote blatantly partisan propaganda about the government shutdown. This is an intolerable abuse of power and a form of bureaucratic identity theft from federal workers. https://raskin.house.gov/2025/10/raskin-statement-on-trump-administration-s-politicization-of-federal-civil-service-possible-violations-of-the-hatch-act https://raskin.house.gov/2025/10/raskin-statement-on-trump-administration-s-politicization-of-federal-civil-service-possible-violations-of-the-hatch-act"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1973852839282983329)  2025-10-02T20:49Z 919.5K followers, 50.8K engagements


"By shutting government down yesterday Johnson also avoided swearing in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva who will be the 218th and final signature required to force a House vote on the discharge petition releasing the Epstein Files. Theyre not only wrecking health care for millions theyre hiding the truth about Epsteins $1.5 billion sex trafficking ring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1973890555496051072)  2025-10-02T23:19Z 920.4K followers, 123.9K engagements


"Quit playing dumb JD. Answer the question. You know that people who arent legally here are NOT eligible for taxpayer-funded ACA health care. So whys your party trying to gut ACA benefits for U.S. CITIZENS Why do you want to increase premiums by 75% for millions of U.S. CITIZENS To hand over more cash to your billionaire sponsors in Silicon Valley obviously. Thats pathetic. What's a "people who are undocumented" What's a "people who are undocumented""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1974190047969575067)  2025-10-03T19:09Z 920.4K followers, 337.4K engagements


"This weeks Local Hero is Ruth Masterson the celebrated outgoing Executive Director of Meals on Wheels in Silver Spring/Takoma Park. Ruth is a creative and devoted not-for-profit leader who stands strong for the well-being of our people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1974214778684923992)  2025-10-03T20:47Z 919.8K followers, 19.6K engagements


"Its day four of MAGAs outrageous government shutdown. Now Speaker Johnson gave House Republicans another paid week away from work. Im going live on Instagram at [--] PM ET with my friend and Ranking Democrat on the Rules Committee @repmcgovern to talk about this lawlessness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1974606550137508283)  2025-10-04T22:44Z 920K followers, 44K engagements


"Trump and Johnson are prepared to double our health care premiums and keep the government closed just to keep MAGA corruption and their war on the working middle class going. Democrats say no way. Cancel the cuts expand health care and restore government to the people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1975358239505326261)  2025-10-07T00:31Z 920.6K followers, 51.7K engagements


"Hamas horrific terror attacks on Israelis on Oct. [--] brought shame to humanity. Each day of the two years of war has brought shocking suffering to civilians in Gaza & isolation to Israelis. Its time to bring the hostages home end this savage war & surge aid to Gaza. https://raskin.house.gov/2025/10/raskin-statement-on-the-second-anniversary-of-october-7-terrorist-attacks https://raskin.house.gov/2025/10/raskin-statement-on-the-second-anniversary-of-october-7-terrorist-attacks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1975573007075549618)  2025-10-07T14:44Z 920.1K followers, 19K engagements


"My constituent Cheryl runs a boxing gym in Rockville that helps people with Parkinson's disease gain strength. If Republicans in Congress cut ACA insurance subsidies Cheryl will be forced to make tough decisions on whether she can keep serving our community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1976033615906795653)  2025-10-08T21:15Z 920.5K followers, 40.6K engagements


"Democrats are fighting back against Trump and MAGAs authoritarian book bans. Today@SenBrianSchatz and I are introducing a resolution to protect the right to read atschools libraries and universities across the country. https://raskin.house.gov/press-releasesid=E1404AD1-B7A8-4D60-ACAF-7D3D0322ABED https://raskin.house.gov/press-releasesid=E1404AD1-B7A8-4D60-ACAF-7D3D0322ABED"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1976043198700269970)  2025-10-08T21:53Z 920.5K followers, 18.7K engagements


"My heart breaks for this precious child her family teachers and friends and everyone grieving her loss. My family and I are sending love condolences and sympathy to all touched by this catastrophe. https://patch.com/maryland/silverspring/child-hit-montgomery-co-school-bus-dies https://patch.com/maryland/silverspring/child-hit-montgomery-co-school-bus-dies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1976482979607441450)  2025-10-10T03:00Z 920.6K followers, 30.3K engagements


"To celebrate Banned Books Week we honor as MD-08 Local Heroes two amazing independent bookstores in Montgomery CountyWonderland Books in Bethesda and Peoples Book in Takoma Park which have created sanctuaries for books writers ideas resistance and community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1976824096085160182)  2025-10-11T01:36Z 920.6K followers, 19K engagements


"Nothing's changed MAGA has sacked air traffic controllers breast cancer researchers forest service firefighters disease trackers and food and drug inspectors. Everyone is quick to talk about the need to bring back federal workers but we need to ask ourselves a serious question: if entire departments and divisions are gone yet nothing changes for the American people were those government employees truly essential Everyone is quick to talk about the need to bring back federal workers but we need to ask ourselves a serious question: if entire departments and divisions are gone yet nothing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1978241075471872441)  2025-10-14T23:26Z 920.7K followers, 85.6K engagements


"Real libertarians should be fighting illegal military attacks on civilians and use of National Guard for "law enforcement. Not destroying government that works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/1978241077950693657)  2025-10-14T23:26Z 920.6K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Raskin says @HouseDemocrats will be the champions of the Constitution & defend civil liberties in the #peopleshouse. http://bloom.bg/2iKxTGi http://bloom.bg/2iKxTGi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/817475837381353473)  2017-01-06T21:00Z 943.3K followers, [--] engagements


""The GOP #ACARepeal plan isn't health care. It's a wealth transfer to billionaires with a band-aid on it."-@RepRaskin #wealthcare #trumpcare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/844726261624836098)  2017-03-23T01:43Z 955.6K followers, [---] engagements


""The GOP wants to turn back the clock by replacing our health care with #wealthcare. It's unacceptable."-@RepRaskin #Trumpcare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/844729137893982209)  2017-03-23T01:54Z 955.4K followers, [--] engagements


"House set to vote on #TrumpCare with no hearings. No witnesses. No experts. No process. No deliberations. And now no bill. #PayMoreForLess"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/844951885756977152)  2017-03-23T16:40Z 955.6K followers, [--] engagements


"GOP plan to force Americans to #PayMoreforLess healthcare will crash the system. Which is exactly what they want. http://bit.ly/2mUI758 http://bit.ly/2mUI758"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/844954848772665344)  2017-03-23T16:51Z 955.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Trump-Ryan "plan" for health care is no rescue mission. Its a wrecking ball. #PayMoreForLess http://bit.ly/2mUI758 http://bit.ly/2mUI758"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/844956605653377025)  2017-03-23T16:58Z 955.6K followers, [--] engagements


"I'm with you The GOP's plan to stigmatize and punish people with asthma diabetes cancer & other #preexistingconditions is fiendish. https://x.com/repjimcooper/status/859408108820594689 I made healthy choices but still got cancer in [----]. People dont get to pick their genes disabilities or fate. #preexistingconditions https://t.co/U91tgAWUtO https://x.com/repjimcooper/status/859408108820594689 I made healthy choices but still got cancer in [----]. People dont get to pick their genes disabilities or fate. #preexistingconditions https://t.co/U91tgAWUtO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/859858203231825921)  2017-05-03T19:52Z 955.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Hey @HouseGOP: it's a misfortune to get sick. It's an injustice to take affordable health care from Americans w/ #preexistingconditions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/859859714926145540)  2017-05-03T19:58Z 955.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Every Member of Congress should be asked whether they'll vote for an independent investigation on Russian attack on our election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/862281902153224192)  2017-05-10T12:23Z 958K followers, [---] engagements


"Let's cut the games gimmicks & tricks. America needs "junk insurance" like it needs junk bonds. Fight for #healthcare for all. https://x.com/repraskin/status/886646943224647680 Let's throw junk insurance in the junk bin. Proud to stand w/ @HouseDemocrats pushing for real #health insurance for all. https://t.co/jbpkpUw1tE https://x.com/repraskin/status/886646943224647680 Let's throw junk insurance in the junk bin. Proud to stand w/ @HouseDemocrats pushing for real #health insurance for all. https://t.co/jbpkpUw1tE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/886647497371918336)  2017-07-16T18:03Z 958K followers, [---] engagements


"Joined @HouseJudDems colleagues urging Chairman Goodlatte to investigate @POTUS' outrageous Arpaio pardon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/903017485263396864)  2017-08-30T22:12Z 875.6K followers, [---] engagements


"What a vicious and terrible thing to do to a man who devoted [--] years of service to this country. Trump is purging people who refuse to put the President's politics ahead of the people's interests. https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/974859881827258369 Andrew McCabe FIRED a great day for the hard working men and women of the FBI - A great day for Democracy. Sanctimonious James Comey was his boss and made McCabe look like a choirboy. He knew all about the lies and corruption going on at the highest levels of the FBI https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/974859881827258369 Andrew McCabe FIRED a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/975093059234029570)  2018-03-17T19:34Z 879.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Andrew McCabe: I have the need to hire a Special Senior Staff Attorney to help me with my work on the House Judiciary Committee dealing with threats to the Constitution and the rule of law in America. You're perfect for the job. DM me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RepRaskin/status/975095898408615938)  2018-03-17T19:45Z 879.6K followers, [----] engagements

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