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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump's policies and highlights advocacy work

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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 U.S. Congresswoman representing Illinois' 2nd district since 2013, has been vocal on social media about her stance on various political issues. Her recent tweets reflect her concerns and advocacy efforts.

On March 14, 2025, Kelly criticized Republican actions in Congress. She stated, "Republicans just gave Trump spending power on a silver platter with no guardrails or protections for the American people." She expressed apprehension that former President Trump would utilize this funding bill to undermine social services like Social Security and healthcare.

In a tweet dated March 15, 2025, Kelly extended gratitude to the March of Dimes for acknowledging her legislative efforts. She wrote, "Thank you @marchofdimes for recognizing my work in supporting legislation that helps mothers and their babies." She reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for affordable healthcare for women and families.

On March 17, 2025, Kelly addressed issues related to gun safety laws under the Trump administration. In her post she claimed, "The Trump administration has launched a series of attacks that would reverse the progress of lifesaving gun safety laws." She accused Trump of being more focused on undermining safety than addressing crime.

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