U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly working for Illinois Families | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly working for Illinois Families | Official U.S. House headshot
Robin Kelly, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 2nd district since 2013, has been vocal on social media about recent events and issues. Her tweets reflect her perspectives on leadership, community support programs, and economic policies.
On March 5, 2025, Kelly expressed her sorrow over the passing of Rep. Sylvester Turner. She described him as "a compassionate leader who dedicated himself to serving others" and mentioned being proud to have been his Congressional mentor. Kelly highlighted Turner's impact on Texas and his enduring legacy "He made a lasting impact on the state of Texas, and leaves behind a legacy that will never be…".
Later that day, Kelly addressed financial challenges faced by local farmers due to withheld funds from the IL-EATS program by former President Trump. She referenced Brenda Stewart, a farm owner she visited last year in Pembroke who supplies fresh food to her community through this program. Kelly criticized Trump's actions: "Trump is withholding $17.8M from IL-EATS, threatening Brenda’s farm."
On March 6, 2025, Robin Kelly urged Congress to reconsider economic priorities during Lent with a tweet: "On Ash Wednesday, I’m urging Congress: give up billionaires for lent." She condemned tax cuts for wealthy individuals at the expense of vulnerable Americans and advocated for a fairer budget.
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