Durham Reporter

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing North Carolina's 4th district, shared her views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets on January 23, 2025. Her posts addressed gun violence, the legacy of a civil rights activist, and immigration policies under former President Donald Trump.

On January 23, 2025, Congresswoman Foushee tweeted during Gun Violence Survivors Week to express solidarity with survivors and acknowledge the increasing impact of gun violence across the country. She stated, "During #GVSurvivorsWeek, we stand with survivors & recognize the growing number of people across the country whose lives have been impacted by gun violence." She emphasized her commitment to fighting against this issue as a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

Later that day, Foushee took to Twitter again to honor Dr. E. Lavonia Allison's memory. In her tweet posted at 21:02 UTC on January 23, she described Dr. Allison as "a fierce civil rights activist, educator, and esteemed political leader who worked tirelessly [to] uplift the African American community." She expressed deep sadness over Dr. Allison's passing.

In another tweet on January 23 at 22:00 UTC, Congresswoman Foushee criticized former President Donald Trump's early actions in office concerning immigration policy. She stated that Trump prioritized ending birthright citizenship and demonizing immigrants instead of focusing on economic issues affecting working families. According to her post: "It's a shame Republicans continue to go down this dangerous path which undermines the principles our nation was built on."