East Montgomery Times

Congressman Dwight Evans, representing Pennsylvania’s 3rd district, has expressed concerns through a series of tweets regarding recent political developments. His remarks focus on issues such as illegal mass firings, funding freezes, and their implications for public services and benefits across the United States.

On March 11, 2025, Congressman Evans tweeted about the Democrats' stance against "Musk’s illegal mass firings & funding freezes." He emphasized the need to protect services and benefits for Americans nationwide and criticized what he described as a system where "the GOP establishment bows to a king to get funding that was already approved by law." "Democrats in Congress want an end to Musk’s illegal mass firings & funding freezes..."

Later that day, at 20:59 UTC, Evans highlighted another government shutdown. He noted that this occurred as Republican lawmakers were preparing to "surrender Congress’ power of the purse to Musk & Trump," warning that critical areas such as school funding and student loan oversight were at risk. "This is ANOTHER partial government shutdown – coming as Republican lawmakers prepare..."

In a subsequent tweet at 22:18 UTC, Evans expressed pride in supporting gun violence prevention efforts under the Biden-Harris Administration. However, he condemned the current funding freeze, stating it endangered lives in Philadelphia by undermining progress made in reducing gun violence. "I was proud to support the gun violence prevention efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration..."