Richmond Leader

Jennifer McClellan, currently serving as a U.S. Congresswoman for Virginia’s 4th district, communicated through a series of tweets addressing issues of gender equality, historical advocacy for rights, and concerns over national security. Her remarks shed light on both persistent social justice issues and a recent controversy involving military protocol.

On March 25, 2025, McClellan commented on the gender wage gap, noting a significant regression in its narrowing. She stated, "Last year, the gender wage gap widened for the first time in over two decades. This #EqualPayDay reminds us that the fight for equal pay is far from over. @DemWomenCaucus keeps working to ensure that all women and girls receive the pay they deserve." The post highlighted ongoing efforts by the Democratic Women’s Caucus to address wage disparity.

In another post made later the same day, she acknowledged Delta Sigma Theta for their advocacy work, saying, "From our first public act in the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade to this week’s 36th Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital, @dstinc1913 has moved forward with fortitude in defending our rights and advocating for justice. Proud to join my fellow sorors in Congress and from across" This tweet celebrated the organization’s longstanding commitment to civil rights.

On March 26, 2025, McClellan expressed concern over reported security breaches linked to Pete Hegseth, noting, "Pete Hegseth’s war plan messages in a non-secure group chat risked the lives of our servicemembers and intelligence officers. His incompetence in handling such a high-stakes operation is inexcusable. Hegseth must resign from his posting immediately, or he must be fired." Her statement called for Hegseth’s resignation over allegations of mishandling sensitive military communications.