Gerry Connolly, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 11th district since 2009, has expressed strong opinions on recent political developments through his social media platform. Connolly, who succeeded Tom Davis and previously served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, voiced concerns over transparency and public education in a series of tweets.
On March 20, 2025, Connolly criticized actions that undermine transparency by stating: “It doesn’t make a bit of sense to fire the people who ensure transparency — unless you have something to hide.”
Later that day, he addressed an unspecified policy proposal with strong disapproval: “Like so many of his ideas, this is stupid, shortsighted, and illegal. It helps no one but it hurts a hell of a lot of people – students, teachers, and parents alike. We are going to fight this with all we’ve got in Congress, in the courts, and in communities across America.”
On March 21, 2025, Connolly condemned former President Donald Trump’s approach to public education: “Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented attack on public education in America ripped straight from the Project 2025 playbook. @BobbyScott and I won’t stand for it.”
