Plymouth Reporter

Massachusetts Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, serving since 2001, has voiced critical opinions over recent policies and actions by government officials through a series of tweets posted on March 26, 2025. Known for his long-standing representation of Massachusetts' 8th District, Lynch also has a history in state politics dating back to 1995.

On March 26, 2025, Lynch called for the resignation or dismissal of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth following what he described as a mishandling of crucial intelligence regarding military operations in Yemen. He referred to this situation as "the embarrassing mishandling of actionable intelligence," criticizing the leadership under the Trump administration for "incompetence and ineptitude" as described in the original tweet. ("I call on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth...national")

Later that day, Lynch expressed his condemnation of President Trump's policy decisions during an Oversight Committee Markup session. These comments targeted the administration's treatment of veterans and senior citizens through what Lynch identified as significant cuts to programs impacting these groups, accompanied by job losses among Veterans Affairs workers. ("At today’s @OversightDems Committee Markup...workers who")

In another post, Lynch recounted his participation in a rally in Washington D.C. alongside postal employees, voicing opposition to President Trump and Elon Musk's alleged actions against the United States Postal Service (USPS). He addressed concerns over the administration's perceived efforts to privatize the postal service and reiterated his support for USPS employees amidst these challenges. ("Today, I was proud to...against")