Lori Trahan, U.S. Congresswoman representing Massachusetts’ 3rd district since 2019, has used her social media platform to criticize former President Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs, student loan forgiveness, and mental health care access.
On August 22, 2025, Trahan addressed the impact of tariffs on families preparing for the school year. She wrote, “Prices have SKYROCKETED on back to school essentials because of Trump’s tariffs, and hardworking families are paying the price. Just another promise broken from Trump. Our kids and teachers deserve better.”
Later that day, she commented on changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In her post dated August 22, 2025, Trahan stated, “For decades, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has been a vital part of how we thank first responders, teachers, nurses and others for their service to our communities. Donald Trump’s attempt to politicize this program is a disgrace.”
On August 25, 2025, Trahan highlighted concerns about mental health care access for Americans. She posted: “Americans of all ages are struggling with mental health challenges, particularly our youth. That’s why it makes absolutely no sense for Donald Trump to make it easier for insurers to deny mental health care for patients in need.”
Trahan has represented Massachusetts’ 3rd District in Congress since succeeding Niki Tsongas in 2019 and previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Born in Lowell in 1973 and currently residing in Westford, she graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1995.
