Shontel M. Brown U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Shontel M. Brown U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Shontel Brown, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 11th district, has recently expressed her views on social media regarding issues related to economic policies and social welfare programs. Her comments focus on critiquing certain political figures and decisions that she believes could negatively impact American citizens.
On March 3, 2025, Rep. Brown criticized former President Donald Trump for his alleged inaction in reducing costs for Americans. She stated, "Donald Trump isn’t doing anything to lower costs, he’s focused on making his friends richer and letting Elon Musk fire veterans and close Social Security offices." She further emphasized that House Democrats are actively opposing "billionaire handouts" and cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security.
Later that day, Rep. Brown announced her guest for President Trump's upcoming address. She tweeted at 21:22 UTC about Kristin Warzocha, President/CEO of the Cleveland Food Bank: "Proud to announce that Kristin Warzocha...will be my guest for Pres. Trump’s address Tuesday." Brown expressed her concern over potential cuts to SNAP, asserting these would increase reliance on food banks rather than strengthen the country.
In another tweet dated March 4, 2025, Rep. Brown addressed the Republican Budget's proposed reductions to SNAP benefits. She reiterated her intention to highlight the consequences of such cuts by inviting Kristin Warzocha as her guest during a congressional session: "The Republican Budget calls for massive cuts to SNAP...I want my colleagues to understand the devastating impact these cuts would have on NE Ohio."