U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss Representing of 4th District Massachusetts | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss Representing of 4th District Massachusetts | Official U.S. House headshot
Jake Auchincloss, a U.S. Congressman representing Massachusetts' 4th district, has recently shared his views on several pressing political issues through social media posts. His comments reflect his stance on budget resolutions, governmental reforms, and the balance of power within the U.S. government.
On March 21, 2025, Auchincloss criticized the budget resolution proposed by MAGA Republicans. He stated that there is "an age-old fight in Washington between politicians' B.S. and arithmetic," asserting that "arithmetic is undefeated" and claiming that their proposal does not add up as it includes cuts to healthcare. The original post can be viewed here.
In another tweet dated March 22, 2025, Auchincloss outlined what he sees as necessary reforms to fix Washington. He called for measures such as outlawing gerrymandering and partisan primaries, reducing presidential power, and imposing term limits on the Supreme Court. The full statement is available here.
On March 23, 2025, Auchincloss expressed concerns about the growing power of the presidency beyond just former President Trump. He emphasized that Congress should take steps to curb various presidential powers including emergency powers and war-making authorizations. More details can be found here.