South Fairfax News

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia's 11th district since 2009, has expressed his views on various actions taken by former President Donald Trump through a series of tweets. Connolly has been vocal about his opposition to Trump's policies and decisions, particularly concerning Inspectors General and immigration.

On January 26, 2025, Connolly criticized what he described as an "illegal action" by Trump in attempting to remove Inspectors General during the night. He emphasized that "Donald Trump is not above the law" and urged these officials to continue their duties. The full tweet can be accessed here.

The following day, January 27, 2025, Connolly addressed Trump's immigration policies in another tweet. He condemned the treatment of immigrants under Trump's administration as representing "the darkest side of who we can be as a country," highlighting issues such as family separations and community disruptions. Connolly called for improvement in handling these matters. The original post is available here.

Later on January 27, Connolly reiterated his stance against Trump's attempts to dismiss Inspectors General across federal agencies. He accused Trump of engaging in "an illegal act of brazen self-preservation" aimed at shielding himself from corruption charges alongside his associates. This statement can be found here.