Durham Reporter

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, serving North Carolina’s 4th district, has recently addressed a series of pressing issues through her social media platform. Having succeeded David Price in 2023, Foushee is undertaking firm stances on economic and public health policies, as well as youth development programs, as demonstrated by her statements.

On April 3, 2025, Congresswoman Foushee expressed criticism of former President Trump's economic actions in a tweet. She stated, "Yesterday was not 'Liberation Day', it was Recession Day. Trump's reckless actions are raising costs for families, increasing inflation, and devastating the stock market. Democrats will keep fighting to reverse these tariffs and deliver an economy that works for all Americans."

Later that day, Foushee addressed employment reductions within the Health and Human Services Department. At 17:58 UTC, she tweeted, "The slashing of 10,000 jobs from @HHSGov includes cuts to departments that tackle HIV, improve minority health, and respond to infectious diseases. This puts the public health of our nation at risk, and I support @NCAGO's lawsuit to reverse these cuts."

Additionally, Foushee highlighted her involvement with students through mentorship programs. On April 3, 2025, she met with students and shared her experience via social media at 19:08 UTC, stating, "It was great to meet with @CHCCS students taking part in the Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate program this week. I'm proud to see programs like this one that provide students with career development and mentoring opportunities, and help guarantee the continued success of our"