Congressman Dwight Evans, representing Pennsylvania’s 3rd district since 2016, shared his views on Republican economic policies and their implications through a series of tweets on February 14, 2025. Evans, who succeeded Chaka Fattah in Congress and previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for several decades, voiced concerns about the economic direction being taken by the Republicans.
In a tweet posted at 18:50 UTC on February 14, Congressman Evans expressed his perspective on tariffs and their impact on prices. He stated that “Tariffs are taxes. And more taxes WILL raise prices.” He further remarked that he was “Glad to see the White House acknowledging the harsh implications of Republican economic policies.”
Later that evening at 20:59 UTC, Evans addressed proposed tax breaks and their funding sources. He claimed that “To pay for the $4.5 TRILLION tax breaks for their wealthy donors, House Republicans want to gut hard-working Americans’ EARNED benefits, like Social Security.” He urged skepticism toward these plans by noting that “They actually admitted it.”
At 21:57 UTC on February 14, Congressman Evans commented on potential repercussions within the Republican party concerning program cuts. He observed that while certain Republican leaders push for reductions in essential services, some may already be receiving feedback from constituents. His tweet stated “I hope my colleagues across the aisle match their words of concern with meaningful action.”
