Maryland State Wire

Rep. Glenn Ivey, a current U.S. Congress member representing Maryland's 4th district, shared insights on historical and contemporary political matters on a series of tweets. Rep. Ivey replaced Anthony Brown in 2023 and has a background in law, having graduated from Harvard Law School. His social media commentary reflects on significant historical events and critiques recent political actions.

On April 3, 2025, Rep. Glenn Ivey marked the anniversary of the Marshall Plan's signing by Former President Harry S. Truman in 1948. Ivey highlighted how this plan supported the post-WWII economies of western and southern European countries. Reflecting on these past diplomatic achievements, he contrasted them with recent actions by mentioning, "Yesterday, we witnessed a President upend the world order."

In another tweet from April 3, 2025, Rep. Ivey recalled Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Mountaintop speech in 1968, describing King as a "prime example of strategic and effective oration." He contrasted this with a recent speech by President Trump, critiquing it as "the antithesis of what we saw yesterday with President Trump’s speech."

Discussing the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 2025, Rep. Ivey underscored King’s lasting influence on social justice reform. He acknowledged King's fundamental role in societal progress for all Americans. In dedication to continuing King's efforts, Ivey announced that "the @TheBlackCaucus will" continue efforts to keep his legacy alive.