Gerry Connolly, a longtime member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia’s 11th District, has recently shared his views through social media posts. Connolly, who has held his congressional seat since 2009 after succeeding Tom Davis, is known for his engagement in issues regarding defense, national security, and economic policies. Before his tenure in Congress, Connolly served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 2003 to 2009.
On April 2, 2025, Rep. Connolly reflected on the significance of the transatlantic alliance. In his post, he emphasized that amid global uncertainties, it is crucial for “allies to reaffirm their commitment to defense and deterrence.” “As we commemorate this transatlantic Alliance, allies must reaffirm their commitment to defense and deterrence during a time in which democracy and global security are under immediate threat.” He posted this statement at 16:02 UTC.
Later that day, Connolly voiced concern regarding Congressman Mike Waltz’s access to national security information. Connolly stated, “Mike Waltz needs to be as far away from our nation’s secrets as humanly possible.” This comment was shared around 19:00 UTC.
In a separate post, Connolly critiqued former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, highlighting the adverse effects on American consumers. “Higher tariffs, higher prices,” Connolly stated. “It’s as simple as that. At a time when American families are struggling with rising costs, Donald Trump is intentionally pouring fuel on the fire.” This viewpoint was shared at 20:32 UTC.
