Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a U.S. Congressman representing Massachusetts’ 4th district since 2021, recently shared his views on several key issues via social media. His posts address the Congressional Jewish Caucus, NIH research funding cuts, and public health policies under Secretary Kennedy.
On February 12, 2025, Rep. Auchincloss expressed gratitude for participating in the inaugural meeting of the Congressional Jewish Caucus. He emphasized that this caucus aims to represent “the values & priorities of the American Jewish community regarding the issues of the day.” The full post can be accessed here.
Later that day, Auchincloss criticized Republican members of Congress for their stance on recent NIH funding cuts. He stated that these cuts are illegal and described them as a “$2 billion tax on Massachusetts’ Eds & Meds enterprise.” He suggested that Republicans might reconsider their position when they hear from affected universities and hospitals. The original tweet is available here.
On February 13, 2025, Auchincloss commented on an incident involving RFK Jr., who conducted what he called a “natural experiment” in Samoa in 2019 to prevent measles immunization, resulting in fatalities among children due to measles. Auchincloss raised concerns about Secretary Kennedy’s current influence over health policy development and distribution. The complete post can be found here.
