Jennifer McClellan highlights Fergie Reid’s legacy and farmer concerns on agriculture day

Jennifer McClellan highlights Fergie Reid’s legacy and farmer concerns on agriculture day
Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Virginia’s 4th district, has shared several tweets on March 18, 2025. These tweets reflect her engagement with historical figures, current news articles, and pressing agricultural issues.

In a tweet celebrating a milestone, McClellan wished Fergie Reid a happy 100th birthday. She acknowledged his legacy as “the first Black man elected to the Virginia General Assembly since Reconstruction,” recognizing his impact on paving the way for future generations. The tweet can be accessed here.

On the same day, McClellan shared an article link from @29NewsWVIR without additional commentary. The link to this tweet is available here.

Also on March 18, McClellan marked #NationalAgricultureDay by highlighting concerns she has heard from farmers regarding the impact of Trump’s tariffs and trade policies. She mentioned that farmers are worried about “the resulting trade war” and cuts to essential programs and agencies that support them. This tweet is accessible here.



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