Bay State News

Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a notable figure in the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed his views on a range of pressing issues through a series of tweets. Representing Massachusetts's 4th district, Auchincloss succeeded Joe Kennedy III and has been vocal on multiple subjects since taking office.

In a tweet posted on March 29, 2025, Auchincloss warned about the repercussions of undermining scientific communities, stating, "Attacks on science always become attacks on scientists. We know where this leads: policy made by fear or favor, not evidence. MAGA Members of Congress remain silent while measles spreads and vaccine scientists are purged." This comment highlighted his concerns over the political influences affecting science-based policy-making.

On March 30, 2025, Auchincloss commented on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s activities by asserting, "RFK Jr. is trying to run the same 'natural experiment' in Texas that he conducted in Samoa." This statement pointed to Auchincloss's critique of RFK Jr.'s approaches to public health and vaccine narratives.

Later the same day, Auchincloss criticized the current national security strategy by stating, "This administration has a junior varsity national security team." His comment underlined his reservations about the administration's competency in managing national security affairs.