Rep. Suzan DelBene, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 1st district since 2012, recently expressed her views on various topics through a series of tweets. DelBene, born in Selma, Alabama in 1962 and currently residing in Medina, Washington, is known for her active engagement on social media.
On March 5, 2025, Rep. DelBene commented on international relations by stating that “The leader of the free world shouldn’t bend the knee to Putin & abandon our ally Ukraine.” This tweet reflects her stance on maintaining strong alliances and standing firm against Russian influence.
Later that day, she expressed her condolences following the death of a fellow congressman. In a tweet posted at 19:19 UTC, she wrote: “Shocked & saddened by the passing of Congressman Turner. My thoughts go out to his family & the Houston community. May he rest in peace.” This message highlights her empathy and connection with colleagues and their communities.
Finally, Rep. DelBene addressed economic concerns related to trade policies in another tweet from March 5th at 21:22 UTC. She stated: “4/10 jobs in Washington are connected to trade. Trump’s tariffs are already starting to hurt jobs & our local economy.” The accompanying link provided further information on how these tariffs impact employment and economic stability in Washington state.
