Chicago City Wire

Jan Schakowsky, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 9th district, has recently taken to social media to express her views on several pressing political issues. Her statements focus on defending social programs and critiquing proposed budgetary measures by prominent figures.

On February 11, 2025, Schakowsky addressed her concerns about potential cuts to essential social programs. She directed her message towards former President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republican colleagues who support reducing funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid in favor of tax cuts for billionaires. In her post, she emphasized that these are "earned benefits, not entitlements," and warned that "the American people are outraged" and will not remain passive. "To Trump, Musk, and my GOP colleagues who want to cut lifesaving programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to fund billionaire tax cuts, I say make my day."

The following day on February 12, 2025, Schakowsky highlighted the power of public protest against fiscal policies she deems harmful. She referenced the retreat of Trump and Musk from a $3 trillion budget freeze proposal after public outcry. Schakowsky stated that she and her Democratic colleagues continue to spotlight the negative impacts of such administration policies. "A protest a day will help keep the billionaire tax cuts away."

On February 13, 2025, Schakowsky expressed strong opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination concerning health care decisions affecting Americans. She described him as "unqualified" and a "threat to our nation’s public health," urging Senate colleagues to reject his nomination due to its potential risks. "RFK Jr. cannot be left in charge to make health care decisions that will impact the American people."