South Fairfax News

Gerry Connolly, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Virginia's 11th district since 2009, has recently shared his views on several pressing issues via social media. Connolly, who replaced Tom Davis in Congress and previously served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, addressed topics ranging from immigration to veteran affairs.

On March 5, 2025, Connolly challenged the notion that immigration is linked to crime. He stated: "The proposition that immigration causes crime is false. The very premise of today's hearing is false."

Later that day, he expressed his condolences following the death of a fellow House member. At 18:38 UTC, he wrote: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of our new colleague in the House, Sylvester Turner. My heart is with his family and the people of his beloved Houston as they mourn this loss."

In another post made at 19:34 UTC on March 5, Connolly voiced concerns over employment and benefits for veterans. He remarked: "A lot of veterans are going to be out of a job, and a lot more are going to struggle to access the care and benefits they have earned. There is no good reason for this. The Trump-Musk wrecking ball spares no one – not even the veterans who have sacrificed for all of us."