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Representative Suzan DelBene, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 1st district since 2012, recently expressed her concerns over economic policies and their impact on American families through a series of tweets. Born in Selma, Alabama, DelBene has a background in education from Reed College and the University of Washington. Her tweets address various aspects of current economic conditions and legislative actions.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Suzan DelBene tweeted: "While you pay more, Trump & his billionaire friends are well insulated from this economic pain. 3/" In this tweet, she highlighted the disparity between ordinary citizens facing economic challenges and wealthier individuals.

In another tweet posted on the same day, she stated: "Tariffs are a tax on Americans that raise prices on everyday goods. This will cost families thousands of dollars a year at the grocery store, the gas pump, & the pharmacy counter. 2/" Rep. DelBene emphasized how tariffs can lead to increased costs for essential goods and services affecting American families.

Further addressing legislative concerns, she tweeted: "Congress can’t sit back & let Trump raise prices in communities across the country – Red, Blue, and everything in between. It’s time we reassert our Constitutional authority & rein in this egregious misuse of the law. 5/" Here she called for congressional action to counteract what she views as detrimental economic policies.