Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 2nd district, has shared her views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Known for her active role in advocating for social justice and economic reforms, Kelly's recent posts highlight her commitment to addressing systemic racism and economic challenges faced by Americans.

On February 14, 2025, Robin Kelly expressed support for Representative Ayanna Pressley's #HR40Reparations bill. She stated that after centuries of systemic racism, including slavery and segregation, the bill "would offer us a path toward truth, reconciliation, and accountability." Kelly emphasized that they "won’t back down in our pursuit of reparations." The tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, she criticized the Trump administration's handling of various issues affecting Americans. In her tweet posted on February 14, 2025, she remarked that instead of celebrating Valentine's Day with love for the American people, President Trump's focus was on "billionaires and giant corporations." She pointed out rising costs and security breaches as examples of challenges under his administration. The original post is available here.

On February 15, 2025, Kelly addressed economic concerns under President Trump's leadership. She highlighted his unfulfilled promise to lower prices from day one and described it as part of what she called the "Republican Rip Off." She noted that hard-working families in her district could lose trillions to corporations and CEOs but assured constituents that she would "fight to protect your hard-earned money." This statement can be found here.