Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, who represents Washington’s 10th congressional district, posted a series of statements on her Twitter account addressing recent developments in education funding and military policy.
On July 25, 2025, Strickland announced the release of new funding for schools and students. She wrote, “After my letter, @POTUS and @EdSecMCMahon finally released this critical funding. Our students and schools now have the resources they need to start the school year.”
Later that day, she criticized House Republicans’ legislative actions with a brief statement: “What Americans want is simple, and the @HouseGOP refuse to deliver.”
On July 26, 2025, Strickland addressed issues related to the U.S. Armed Forces and military base naming policies. She stated: “For 76 years, segregation has not existed in our Armed Forces. But @SecDef, @POTUS, and @HouseGOP are looking for ways to push our country backwards – including renaming military bases after Confederate leaders.
We can’t go back. I refuse.”
Strickland’s comments come amid ongoing debates about federal education funding distribution and discussions regarding the names of U.S. military installations. The issue of renaming bases previously named after Confederate figures has been part of national conversations since at least 2020.
