Merrimack Valley News

Lori Trahan, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Massachusetts' 3rd district, recently shared her thoughts and experiences on social media. Her posts covered topics ranging from civic engagement to women's sports and data privacy.

On March 21, 2025, Trahan expressed gratitude for the community's participation in a town hall meeting held in Methuen. She stated that "Our democracy thrives when people show up, speak out and engage in the process — and last night’s town hall was a testament to that."

Later that day, Trahan highlighted the rapid growth of women's college basketball and its influence on young athletes. She mentioned stars like JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers as inspirations for aspiring players, noting "Women’s college basketball is growing at an incredible pace, inspiring the next generation of athletes to pick up a ball and chase their dreams."

In another post on March 21, 2025, Trahan discussed outdated federal data regulations and raised concerns about privacy issues related to Elon Musk's access to personal data. She pointed out that "the law regulating how the federal government collects and uses our personal data is 51 years old," while emphasizing efforts by House Democrats to address these challenges.