Plymouth Reporter

Stephen F. Lynch, a U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 8th district, recently commented on various current political and social issues through his social media platform. Representing the district since 2001, Lynch has an extensive career in both the U.S. Congress and Massachusetts state government.

In a statement made on March 27, 2025, Representative Lynch criticized a decision made by President Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr., highlighting that they "just canceled more than $12 billion in funding that was authorized by Congress to support substance abuse treatment and mental health services during a behavioral health crisis." Lynch expressed his concerns as a member of the Addiction, Treatment & Recovery Caucus.

On March 29, 2025, Lynch shared his experience at Quincy's Central Middle School, where he met with students, acknowledging community leaders for facilitating the visit. He stated, "It was great to meet with the eighth-grade social studies students...to discuss my role as a U.S. Representative. Thank you to Community Development Director Sean Glennon, Principal Rick DeCristofaro, Assistant Principal Kathleen Mahoney..." He appreciated the opportunity to engage directly with young constituents.

On the same day, Lynch posted about a formal request made to the Trump Administration alongside his Congressional colleagues. He demanded transparency and legal proceedings for the case of Rumeysa Oztruk, describing it as "demanding full due process for Rumeysa Oztruk and immediate information on the circumstances of her arrest and detention."