Rep. Summer Lee, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 12th district since 2023, has expressed her views on various political issues through a series of tweets. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Lee has been an active voice in politics and social justice, having served previously in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022.
On March 5, 2025, Rep. Summer Lee criticized Republicans for placing mayors in difficult positions. She stated, "Republicans are putting these mayors between a rock and a hard place." According to Lee, former President Trump was allegedly issuing illegal commands that forced mayors to either comply with ICE or risk losing federal funding. She described these actions as "shameful."
The following day, March 6, 2025, Lee addressed concerns about government priorities under MAGA leadership. In her tweet, she commented on the focus on decorum over crucial social programs: "Your MAGA-run government is more concerned about ‘decorum’ than they are people losing access to Medicaid and Social Security and the demise of our democracy." She highlighted that Black and brown communities often face silencing when advocating for truth.
Later that day, Rep. Lee celebrated a legal victory concerning workers' rights. She noted Trump's alleged unlawful dismissal of Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), but applauded the federal ruling reinstating Wilcox: "Trump's illegal firing of Gwynne Wilcox was a blatant attack on workers' rights but today's federal ruling reinstating her to the NLRB is a huge win for workers + the rule of law." She emphasized the power of worker solidarity.
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