Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a representative from Washington State, has taken to social media to express her concerns and criticisms regarding recent legislative actions by the House GOP. Her tweets highlight her stance on healthcare access and political dynamics within Congress.
On July 3, 2025, Strickland addressed potential impacts on healthcare in Washington State, stating that it “stands to lose more healthcare access than any other state – all because of this GOP scam bill.” She attributed blame to the “@HouseGOP” and emphasized that “Apple Health should never be on the chopping block.” Read more.
Later that day, Strickland criticized the House GOP’s allegiance to former President Trump, accusing them of “lying and stealing,” while asserting that “@HouseDemocrats stand with the American people.” Her message was punctuated with hashtags “#HellNo #HandsOffMedicaid.” Read more.
In another tweet on July 3, 2025, she praised Representative Hakeem Jeffries for breaking “the record for the longest floor speech in the House,” suggesting that this is an example of how “@HouseDemocrats are united” and advocating for taking notes from such dedication. Read more.
Additional information: Apple Health is Washington State’s Medicaid program providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families.
