Richmond Leader

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia's 4th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently expressed concerns regarding the impact of a federal hiring freeze imposed by President Trump. Her series of tweets highlight the challenges faced by VA Medical Centers across Virginia and her efforts to address these issues.

On January 24, 2025, McClellan tweeted about the difficulties experienced by VA Medical Centers due to the federal hiring freeze. She stated, "VA Medical Centers across the Commonwealth are suffering because President Trump is forcing them to rescind job offers to staff." She further mentioned leading her Virginia Democratic House colleagues in a letter urging the Trump-Vance Administration to reconsider or revoke this policy.

In another tweet on the same day, McClellan provided additional resources for those interested in learning more about her actions. She shared a link where individuals could access further information and read the full text of the letter she referenced. "You can read more information and the full letter text here: https://t.co/IfzLt7CVxI"

Later that day, McClellan addressed the immediate consequences of President Trump's hiring freeze on veterans' healthcare access. In a tweet posted at 21:37 UTC, she stated, " We're already feeling the effects of President Trump’s hiring freeze." She noted that she had spoken on the House floor regarding this issue.