Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland has used her social media platform to criticize the ongoing government shutdown, attributing its cause to House Republicans and warning of its immediate impacts on federal programs.
On October 7, 2025, Strickland posted, “One week. Mothers and infants have one week before The Republican Shutdown forces a full stop to WIC benefits. @HouseGOP, stop cancelling votes and running from the American people. READ: https://t.co/NuQfmiXdJl”.
The following day, October 8, she continued her criticism, writing, “If the Republican Shutdown hasn’t pissed you off already, this should. @HouseGOP, get back to work. https://t.co/dkponDIkMR”.
On October 9, Strickland reiterated her point with a direct message: “ICYMI – the @HouseGOP shut the government down. https://t.co/dtuWrvl9zD”.
Marilyn Strickland serves in Congress and is an active participant in debates regarding federal funding and government operations. She has focused her recent statements on the potential disruption of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) due to the government shutdown. This program provides nutritional support to low-income pregnant women, mothers, and young children and faces a suspension of benefits if the shutdown continues.
While Strickland is currently a member of Congress, it is notable that a Republican named Strickland was elected in 2017 to the North Carolina State House for the 28th district, succeeding James Langdon, Jr.
