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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia’s 4th district, has expressed her views on recent actions by the Trump Administration through a series of tweets. McClellan, who has been serving in Congress since 2023 after replacing Donald McEachin, is known for her advocacy and legislative efforts.

On March 6, 2025, McClellan criticized former President Trump's decision to halt refugee processing and admissions for Afghan allies. She described this action as an "inexcusable and cruel betrayal of American values" that breaks America's promise to protect those who assisted U.S. troops. She emphasized that "real lives now hang in the balance" and mentioned leading a group of 47 House Democrats in response to this issue. The full tweet can be viewed here.

In a subsequent tweet posted moments later on the same day, McClellan provided a link to her full release on the matter. Readers can access it here.

Later that evening, on March 7, 2025, McClellan addressed concerns regarding freedom of speech under the Trump Administration. She accused the administration of using the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a tool to "bully and punish dissenting voices," despite claiming support for free speech and press. In collaboration with Representatives Doris Matsui and Nanette Barragán, along with Senator Ben Ray Luján, she announced filing the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act aimed at safeguarding First Amendment rights. The complete tweet is available here.