Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who has been representing Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, used her Twitter account on April 30, 2025, to address issues of national concern. McClellan, who succeeded Donald McEachin in her current role, has a long history of political engagement, having served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.
In her first post of the day, McClellan directed followers to her full remarks with the link: “Watch my full remarks here: https://t.co/lDby5QP8YA”.
Later that day, McClellan shared her views on trade policies, particularly those of former President Donald Trump. On April 30, 2025, she tweeted about the detrimental effects of tariffs: “First: the tariffs. Escalating a trade war and playing a “will-they-won’t-they” game with tariffs has caused massive uncertainty for families and businesses in our district, across the U.S., and beyond. Trump’s tariffs raise costs on everything from gas to groceries, healthcare”.
Following this, McClellan expressed her criticism of Trump’s initial period in office. On the same date, she categorically described the impact of his leadership: “Trump hit his first 100 days in office. In that time, he’s brought chaos and confusion to the federal government, our economy, and our communities. “.
Jennifer McClellan, a Richmond resident born in 1972 in Petersburg, Virginia, is a University of Richmond graduate who also obtained a JD from the University of Virginia in 1997. Her long-standing engagement in public service highlights her commitment to addressing both local and national issues.
