Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown | Shontel M. Brown Official Photo
Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown | Shontel M. Brown Official Photo
U.S. Representative Shontel Brown, who serves Ohio’s 11th district, recently addressed a range of issues in a series of posts on her social media account, including criticism of the Trump administration’s policies on hunger and food prices, well-wishes for the Jewish New Year, and concerns about rising living costs.
On September 22, 2025, Brown criticized recent policy decisions by the Trump administration regarding food assistance and economic reporting. She stated: "Step 1: Increase Hunger with Massive SNAP Cuts, Increase Food Prices with Tariffs Step 2: Abruptly End USDA Hunger Report The Trump Admin doesn’t solve problems, it hides them."
Later that day, she extended greetings to those observing Rosh Hashanah amid what she described as challenging times for the Jewish community. In her post dated September 22, 2025, Brown wrote: "Shanah Tovah! Wishing all those celebrating a happy, healthy and sweet new year. In the midst of increasingly challenging times for the Jewish community in Northeast Ohio and across America, may this season of renewal bring joy and good health."
On September 23, 2025, Brown addressed concerns about inflation during Donald Trump's presidency. She wrote: "Prices keep going up with Trump in the White House. Groceries, housing, electricity - all more expensive. Working families are getting squeezed, while Trump and his friends get rich."
Brown has represented Ohio’s 11th District in Congress since 2021 after previously serving on the Cuyahoga County Council from 2015 to 2021. Born in Cleveland in 1975 and currently residing in Warrensville Heights at age 47, she is an alumna of Wilberforce University.
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