Richmond Leader

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia’s 4th district since 2023, expressed her discontent with President Trump's recent address in a series of tweets. McClellan, who succeeded Donald McEachin and has an extensive background in Virginia politics, shared her views on the president's priorities and actions.

On March 5, 2025, McClellan stated her disappointment in President Trump’s speech. She remarked, "Tonight, I had hoped to hear President Trump put the needs of the American people above politics. That’s not what we got. Instead, Trump spent two hours spewing lies and stoking bigotry and division."

In another tweet posted on the same day, she criticized the administration's economic policies: "Despite his claims tonight, this Administration and Elon Musk haven’t saved the American people a dime. Instead, they are engaged in a slash and burn attack on federal workers and the essential services they provide such as health care, food security, veterans benefits and more."

Further addressing foreign policy concerns, McClellan tweeted: "Trump made clear his priorities of making billionaires richer, squashing dissent, and bowing down to our foreign adversaries by turning our backs on an ally during a dire time for global stability." This statement reflects her apprehension regarding Trump's diplomatic strategies.