Merrimack Valley News

Lori Trahan, a U.S. Representative serving Massachusetts’ 3rd district, has been vocal about her concerns regarding recent developments in the United States. Her remarks focus on issues affecting the economy, social welfare, and data privacy.

On April 2, 2025, Lori Trahan addressed the ongoing economic issues, noting, "Prices are high. The stock market is in free fall. And Donald Trump’s solution is to double down on his reckless trade war. Tariffs mean Americans will pay more for food, utilities, clothes and appliances. Where are Republicans in Congress? Why won’t they speak up for their"

The following day, on April 3, 2025, she expressed her opposition to Congressional Republicans' efforts to decrease food assistance programs, stating, "The overwhelming majority of Americans agree: we obviously shouldn’t be trying to make more children go hungry. Yet Republicans in Congress continue to push for cuts to food assistance programs that make sure 300,000 children in Massachusetts get a nutritious lunch or go to bed"

Also on April 3, 2025, Trahan drew attention to a data privacy issue, mentioning the mishandling of personal data by a DOGE staffer. She indicated collaboration with colleagues to initiate an investigation by stating, "A DOGE staffer mishandled Americans’ personal data. This is exactly what folks feared would happen when Trump granted unfettered access to our most private information to tech bros. I partnered with @RepShontelBrown & @RepDelBene to demand an independent investigation."