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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, communicated via Twitter on April 9, 2025, regarding critical legislative matters and public events. The series of posts reflect on her ongoing initiatives and current political stances.

On April 9, 2025, McClellan announced her participation in a live Instagram discussion with @RepKamlagerDove on the program @WTFshow2025. The conversation aimed to address the SAVE Act, which she referred to as "the poll tax of 2025." In her tweet, McClellan encouraged followers to tune in at 4:45 PM EST for the discussion. " I’ll be chatting with @RepKamlagerDove LIVE on Instagram @WTFshow2025 today at 4:45 PM EST! Tune in as we talk about the SAVE Act — the poll tax of 2025 — and more."

Later that day, McClellan criticized House Republicans for obstructing Congressional attempts to put an end to the tariffs initiated by former President Trump. She described these tariffs as "the largest tax increase in decades on the sale of just about everything," highlighting their impact on markets and international relations. McClellan held Republicans accountable by stating, "Every House Republican who votes for this" "House Republicans are blocking Congressional efforts to end Trump’s disastrous tariffs, which amount to the largest tax increase in decades on the sale of just about everything."

Additionally, McClellan expressed support for a bill aimed at terminating Trump’s tariffs. She mentioned that she cosponsored Representative Gregory Meeks’ bill to address this issue and criticized Speaker Johnson and House Republicans for delaying the effort until at least September. She warned that this postponement would have detrimental effects on the American public. "I cosponsored @RepGregoryMeeks’ bill to terminate Trump’s April 2nd tariffs and end this state of panic as soon as TODAY."

Jennifer McClellan, a significant political figure, has served in Congress since 2023 after replacing Donald McEachin. Her background includes prior service in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate. A native of Petersburg, Virginia, McClellan is an alumna of the University of Richmond and holds a JD from the University of Virginia. For further context on McClellan's career, her comprehensive biography documents her roles and accomplishments.