Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia’s 4th district since 2023, has recently shared insights on her social media regarding the issue of maternal mortality in the United States.
On May 4, 2025, McClellan tweeted a message without additional context or commentary. The specific content of this tweet was not detailed in the information provided.
Later that day, McClellan posted about newly released maternal mortality data from the CDC. She urged her followers to “Read more about the latest maternal mortality data released by the CDC” and provided a link for further information.
In another tweet posted at the same time, she highlighted concerns over increasing maternal mortality rates. She stated, “The maternal mortality crisis is real and getting worse.” According to McClellan, recent reports from the CDC indicated an increase in childbirth-related deaths following two years of decline. Additionally, she criticized actions taken during the Trump Administration for dismissing the team responsible for collecting and analyzing this crucial data.
Jennifer McClellan’s political career includes service in both the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate prior to her current role in Congress. She has been an active representative for Virginia’s 4th district since succeeding Donald McEachin in 2023.
