Maryland State Wire

Rep. Glenn Ivey, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 4th district, has shared a series of statements on social media highlighting his political positions and reflections on current events. As an advocate for equal rights, economic responsibility, and labor movements, Ivey's recent communications discuss pressing societal issues.

On March 31, 2025, Rep. Ivey expressed his solidarity with the transgender community by stating, "While Trump & the GOP try to erase LGBTQ+ people, I'm proud to stand with the trans community and my colleagues in the @EqualityCaucus to celebrate #TransDayOfVisibility. The trans community deserves to live free and dignified lives with their rights equally protected under the ". This statement emphasizes his support for LGBTQ+ rights and the importance of visibility and protection for the transgender community.

Later the same day, Ivey critiqued economic policies under the Trump administration, arguing that they have failed to meet promises to lower living costs. He commented, "Republicans and President Trump promised that they would lower the cost of living. Yet they have done nothing but wage a tariff war that will ultimately harm you the consumer. President Trump has already said the quiet part out loud- he 'couldn't care less' if you’re forced to".

In another tweet on March 31, 2025, marking César Chávez Day, Rep. Ivey reflected on the significance of Chávez's legacy. He noted, "Today is #CesarChavezDay. At this critical juncture in history where civil rights and labor movements are under attack, we honor the life and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist, Cesar Chavez. As a Vice Chair of the @Labor_Caucus, it is an immense honor to ". His remarks underscore the ongoing relevance of labor movements and civil rights in contemporary society.