Bean Town Times

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Massachusetts’ 7th district since 2019, shared her perspectives on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Her comments reflect her stance on legislative actions and their implications for her constituents.

On March 11, 2025, Pressley expressed her opposition to a Republican bill that she believes would negatively impact her district. "Republicans' shameful bill would make people in my district hungrier, poorer, and sicker," she stated. She also mentioned that it would empower figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump to further diminish essential services and undermine democratic processes.

In another tweet posted on March 12, 2025, Pressley criticized the firing of thousands of workers at the U.S. Department of Education. She remarked that "Recklessly firing thousands of workers at @usedgov is an assault on our students and educators." She warned that such actions could weaken public education and civil rights enforcement.

Additionally, on March 12, 2025, Pressley invited her constituents to participate in a town hall meeting scheduled for March 22 in Boston. The event aims to address various concerns including political maneuvers by Trump and Republicans as well as Elon Musk's influence. "Join us for a town hall...to discuss the harmful actions from Trump and Republicans, Elon Musk's power grab," she announced.