Frederica Wilson U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Frederica Wilson U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Frederica Wilson, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 24th district since 2011, recently shared her thoughts on several issues via social media. The tweets cover a range of topics including commemorations, political criticisms, and personal condolences.
On March 13, 2025, Rep. Wilson tweeted about an annual commemoration honoring those who fought for voting rights for Black Americans. She stated that "the annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans." She further mentioned that "60 years later, the 5000 Role Models of Excellence honors the legacy of the 600 brave souls who march on that day, and we march on!" Link
Later that day, she criticized the Republican Party's control over the House, Senate, and White House. On March 13 at 16:17 UTC she expressed her concern by stating that "Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House—yet they’d rather shut down the government in order to make harmful cuts than to work with Democrats." She also highlighted a willingness from Democrats for a bipartisan deal but claimed Republicans are "too focused on handing power over to Elon Musk." Link
In another tweet dated March 14 at 01:16 UTC, Rep. Wilson offered her condolences following the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. She expressed her sorrow by stating "my heart goes out to Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s family, district and staff as we mourn his passing." She described him as "such a fighter" and a "progressive giant," noting his contributions toward justice without seeking personal acclaim or attention. Link
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