U.S. Representative Summer Lee, who serves Pennsylvania’s 12th district, recently posted a series of statements on her social media account addressing local community engagement, Black History Month, and allegations against former President Donald Trump.
On January 31, 2026, Lee wrote about her efforts to connect with constituents: “I spent the past week meeting with local officials and organizations across Westmoreland County to hear what our communities need and how I can support them in Congress. From uplifting local schools, to environmental justice, to funding for infrastructure projects, I will https://t.co/pae7nz43AN”.
The following day, February 1, 2026, Lee marked the start of Black History Month with a post reflecting on the significance of the occasion: “Happy Black History Month! This month we honor our ancestors and modern day liberators who: Freed themselves from the shackles of enslavement
Changed the course of this country
Broke down barriers
Continue to lead the movement for equity and justice in our classrooms, our”.
On February 2, 2026, Lee made allegations concerning former President Donald Trump’s business dealings: “Trump is accepting money from foreign governments to line his own pockets and boost his family’s company in exchange for access to our chip technology. The corruption is plain as day. He’s selling our tech to make himself richer while the rest of us struggle to get by. https://t.co/T58KyfcSo7”.
Summer Lee has served in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Mike Doyle. Before her election to Congress, she represented Pennsylvania’s 34th district in the state House from 2019 through 2022. Born in Pittsburgh in 1987 and currently residing in Swissvale at age 35, Lee earned a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor from Howard University.
