Durham Reporter

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, representing North Carolina’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, has recently expressed her views on several significant issues through a series of tweets. Her social media statements reflect her stance on historical remembrance, federal funding policies, and anti-discrimination legislation.

On January 27, 2025, Congresswoman Foushee acknowledged International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a message honoring the memory of six million Jewish people and others who perished under the Nazi regime. She emphasized the ongoing necessity to combat antisemitism and all forms of hatred to ensure that "the horrors of the Holocaust are never forgotten." "On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the 6 million Jewish people and countless others who were killed by the Nazi regime."

On January 28, 2025, she criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to pause federal funding. Describing it as both illegal and unprecedented, Foushee warned of its potentially disastrous impact on essential projects and services nationwide. "Trump’s reckless pause on federal funding is an illegal and unprecedented decision which will have catastrophic effects on essential projects and services for families and communities across the country."

Later that day, Congresswoman Foushee reaffirmed her commitment to preventing discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, or national origin. She announced her support for the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, legislation aimed at safeguarding individuals from internment or deportation without due process solely based on their nationality. "No one should face discrimination due to their religion, ethnicity, or national origin."