Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown | Shontel M. Brown Official Photo
Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown | Shontel M. Brown Official Photo
Rep. Shontel Brown, serving Ohio’s 11th district in the U.S. Congress, has taken to social media to express her views on recent political developments. Her comments address topics ranging from immigration policies to veterans' healthcare and international relations.
On March 5, 2025, Rep. Brown highlighted an apparent inconsistency in former President Donald Trump's stance on immigration policy. She stated, "Let’s not forget Trump wasn't complaining about immigration policy when he was employing undocumented immigrants at his resort."
Later that day, Rep. Brown criticized a plan associated with Trump concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). She expressed concern over the potential consequences of mass firings at the VA, stating that it would "degrade the quality of veterans’ health care, fire thousands of veterans who work at the VA, and make it harder to deliver benefits." She questioned whether any Republicans would oppose this plan.
On March 6, 2025, Rep. Brown addressed Trump's consideration of deporting Ukrainians legally residing in the United States. She referenced Northeast Ohio's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine by welcoming families fleeing conflict and described Trump's potential action as "appalling."
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