Rep. Suzan DelBene, who represents Washington’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets criticizing former President Donald Trump and his administration between May 16 and May 18, 2026.
On May 16, DelBene wrote, “Trump is focused on making wealthy CEOs richer & isn’t thinking about you, the ‘little man.’”
The following day, she accused the Trump administration of prioritizing profits over care for seniors. On May 17, DelBene stated, “The Trump administration is letting private companies profit by using AI to delay & deny care to Washington seniors on Medicare. I’m leading the effort to put a stop to this dangerous program & get seniors the care they need when they need it.”
On May 18, DelBene further criticized Trump regarding an alleged lawsuit and settlement proposal: “Trump’s bogus lawsuit was an attempt to pocket $10 billion in taxpayer dollars from the government he’s in control of. Now the president is trying to “settle” the case by creating a $1.8 billion slush fund that he can use to reward his allies, like those who assaulted the”
Suzan DelBene has represented Washington’s 1st District in Congress since 2012 after succeeding Jay Inslee. She was born in Selma, Alabama in 1962 and currently resides in Medina. DelBene holds degrees from Reed College and the University of Washington.
