Merrimack Valley News

Lori Trahan, a U.S. Congress member representing Massachusetts' 3rd district, shared several updates through her social media platform on March 18, 2025. Her posts addressed upcoming events, political commentary, and taxpayer resources.

On March 18, 2025, Trahan announced an event scheduled for Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 PM in Methuen Town Hall. She invited constituents to join her to discuss current happenings in Washington and her efforts to address them. She encouraged interested individuals to secure their seats by RSVPing through the provided link. "This THURSDAY, March 20th at 6:30pm, join me at my Methuen Town Hall to talk about what’s going on in Washington, and what I’m doing to fight back."

In another post from the same day, Trahan criticized former President Donald Trump regarding his stance on Project 2025. She highlighted a discrepancy between Trump's campaign statements and his current actions related to the project. Trahan expressed concern that this was not aligned with the expectations of American voters. "Trump during the campaign: 'Project 2025 has nothing to do with me.' Trump today: *diligently carrying out Project 2025 page-by-page* This isn’t what the American people voted for."

Additionally, Trahan shared positive news about tax filing for the year 2025. She announced that Direct File is available again for taxpayers who wish to use the IRS's free tool for filing taxes before April 15th. Trahan urged individuals to check their eligibility for this service via a provided link. "Great news: Direct File is back for the 2025 season! For the second year in a row, you can use the @IRS’s free and simple tool to file your taxes before April 15th."