Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia’s 4th district since 2023, shared her thoughts on American history and the economic impact of federal policies in a series of tweets on May 20, 2025. With a background that includes serving in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, McClellan has been an active voice in Congress.
In a tweet posted at 3:37 PM UTC, McClellan stated, “Black history is American history, but too often, our stories were not told. Some are uncomfortable, but they define who we are as a nation, where we have come from, and what we must do to heal from our painful past.” She mentioned her participation in the Special Order Hour with The Black Caucus to discuss these issues.
Later that day at 7:49 PM UTC, McClellan commented on the economic challenges facing Virginia due to federal actions. She referenced an April forecast by the UVA Cooper Center indicating that “Virginia is starting to feel the impact of the Trump Administration’s actions. With the second highest number of federal employees, Virginia has been hit hard by mass layoffs. Combined with tariff uncertainty, Virginia’s economy is” under strain.
An additional tweet posted at the same time contained only a link without further text or context.
Jennifer McClellan was born in Petersburg, Virginia in 1972 and currently resides in Richmond. She holds degrees from the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia School of Law.
