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Congressman Dwight Evans addresses GOP agenda impacts on education and social security

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Dwight Evans U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | Official U.S. House Headshot

Dwight Evans U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | Official U.S. House Headshot

Dwight Evans, a U.S. Congressman representing Pennsylvania's 3rd district, has been vocal on social media regarding recent political developments affecting his constituents. Evans, who succeeded Chaka Fattah in 2016 and has a background in education and public service since 1981, frequently addresses issues related to education and social security.

In a tweet dated March 20, 2025, Evans shared details of his meeting with Caroline from Fairmount. He discussed the impact of the GOP's agenda on her family, particularly highlighting concerns about "her son" who "has autism & is one of the thousands of Philly students affected by Trump/Musk's threats to cutting of critical education funding." Read more

On March 21, 2025, Evans commented on remarks made by Trump's Commerce Secretary. He questioned whether it was a case of "'let them eat cake?'" while advising constituents that if their Social Security payments are delayed, they should contact both Social Security and his office for assistance at "215-276-0340." Read more

Later that day, he expressed concerns over Donald Trump's actions towards the Department of Education. Evans criticized what he described as an "illegal power grab," asserting that such measures were not intended to protect children but rather to serve other interests. Read more

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