Chicago City Wire

Jan Schakowsky, a long-serving U.S. Congress member representing Illinois’ 9th district, has recently expressed her views on several pressing issues through social media posts. Schakowsky, who has been in office since 1999 after replacing Sidney R. Yates, shared her opinions on matters ranging from international relations to workers' rights and public broadcasting.

On March 5, 2025, Schakowsky criticized an incident involving former President Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. She described it as a "travesty for U.S. international standing and credibility" and suggested it was beneficial to Vladimir Putin. Schakowsky emphasized the importance of the United States supporting "freedom and democracy around the world." "Trump and Vance’s ambush of our ally, Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office last week was a travesty for U.S. international standing and credibility and a triumph for our adversary Vladimir Putin."

Later that day, Schakowsky took to social media again despite inclement weather conditions to express her commitment to advocating for workers' rights. She accused Trump and Elon Musk of "illegally firing workers" and called for collective action against such practices. "The rain isn’t going to stop me from rallying for what's right."

On March 6, 2025, Schakowsky turned her attention towards public broadcasting services like WTTW. She praised their role in education and community connection while urging protection for these institutions due to their significance in highlighting local stories. "Not only do public television stations like @wttw play a critical role in educating our kids, but they also connect our communities."