South Raleigh News

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a legislative representative, expressed critical views through a series of social media posts on April 18, 2025. Her focus was centered on topics involving trade policies and education funding impacting certain communities.

In her first post of the day, Strickland highlighted the influence of proposed trade policies, stating, "Black Americans are one of the largest consumer groups. With @POTUS hellbent on starting trade wars and raising costs, our community is going to be disproportionately impacted." This statement reflects her concern regarding the economic consequences of such policies on Black Americans.

Later in the day, Strickland critiqued education funding cuts, commenting ".@POTUS and @elonmusk gutted funding across the Dept. of Education, including Impact Aid that gave students an equal shot. This is hurting children across the country." In her assessment, the reduction of financial support within the Department of Education is detrimental to students nationwide.

Continuing on the topic of education, Strickland emphasized the importance of public education and its foundational role in societal success. She asserted her commitment to advocacy for children's education, emphasizing, "Students are our nation’s future leaders. Public education has always been a foundation for everyone to succeed. Despite @POTUS' and @elonmusk's attacks on the Dept. of Education, I will always fight to put children's needs first." Her remarks reiterate a pledge to prioritize educational needs in the face of financial cuts.

Strickland's comments come amid broader discussions on U.S. trade policies and federal education funding. These issues continue to spark debate regarding their long-term impacts on diverse demographic and socioeconomic groups.