Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 2nd district, has recently expressed her views on several pressing issues through social media posts. Her statements reflect concerns over national security, social welfare programs, and gun control legislation.

On March 25, 2025, Robin Kelly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his inability to maintain the security of a group chat. She attributed this failure to former President Trump's decision to appoint "incompetent and unqualified people" to critical national security positions. Kelly emphasized that such inadequacies jeopardize military personnel and tarnish the country's international reputation. "Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth can’t even keep a group chat secure.

Later that day, Kelly addressed Republican policies regarding food assistance programs. She accused Republicans of prioritizing tax breaks for wealthy donors at the expense of vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and veterans. During a hearing on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), she highlighted testimonies demonstrating how SNAP aids in alleviating poverty. Kelly warned that proposed Republican cuts would increase grocery costs and exacerbate food insecurity for many families. "Republicans are stealing food from kids, seniors, and veterans to give tax breaks for their billionaire donors.

On March 26, 2025, Kelly shared positive news regarding gun control efforts. The Supreme Court upheld a federal ban on ghost guns with a 7-2 decision. These firearms function like regular guns but previously lacked traceability by law enforcement due to missing serial numbers and background checks requirements. The ruling mandates these measures moving forward."GOOD NEWS: In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the federal ban on ghost guns.