Bean Town Times

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, representing Massachusetts' 7th district, has recently shared her views on significant political issues through a series of tweets. Pressley, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2019, replacing Mike Capuano, addressed topics ranging from reparations for slavery to criticisms of Republican policies and influential figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

On February 15, 2025, Congresswoman Pressley tweeted about the history of slavery in America and its ongoing impacts. She emphasized the importance of the #HR40Reparations bill, stating that it is "an essential step toward repairing the harm of slavery in America and its aftermath."

Later that day, she addressed healthcare concerns in Massachusetts. In a tweet posted at 17:00 UTC on February 15, she noted that "Nearly 1.6 million Massachusetts residents use Medicaid." She criticized Republicans for attempting to "gut the program & attack the Affordable Care Act" as part of what she described as "Trump’s Project 2025." The full statement can be viewed here.

On February 16, Pressley issued another tweet criticizing actions by prominent figures such as Elon Musk and Donald Trump. She accused them of attempting to undermine democracy for personal gain but assured her followers that "we won't let them." The complete message is available here.