Rep. Glenn Ivey, currently representing Maryland’s 4th District in the U.S. Congress, has been vocal about recent developments in the federal landscape, expressing his concerns through a series of tweets. Ivey served in the Maryland House of Representatives and began his role in Congress in 2023, succeeding Anthony Brown.
On April 1, 2025, Rep. Ivey criticized the firing of federal workers, describing it as a “reckless move.” He asserted that the workers at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) work diligently to “improve our public health and undertake critical research.” He stated that these actions “undermine years of hard work spent building our public health system and ultimately it will make Americans less healthy.” Ivey’s assertion can be read here.
Later that day, Rep. Ivey addressed alleged violations by President Trump’s administration, stating that their actions “remain faithful to… violating due process and the law,” with specific reference to Mr. Abrego Garcia’s rights. He emphasized that “Mr. Abrego Garcia is entitled to his due process” and tagged his post with “#DueProcessMatters.” This statement is available here.
On April 2, 2025, Rep. Ivey criticized the initiation of President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day,” labeling it as the beginning of a global trade war. He warned that this policy could result in “higher prices on goods like automobiles.” Ivey also expressed concerns about Elon Musk’s actions, stating that “firing thousands of federal workers is sending our economy in a…” The complete tweet is accessible here.
