Plymouth Reporter

Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Massachusetts’ 8th district since 2001, recently expressed concerns through a series of tweets. Lynch, who has a background in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate, has been vocal about his opinions regarding current governmental actions and policies.

On April 9, 2025, Lynch criticized Elon Musk, stating, "We must not allow Elon Musk to recklessly take a chainsaw to our federal government. Since January, Musk has consistently lied and defrauded the American taxpayers and threatened attacks against veterans benefits, social security, and has gained access to secure data."

Later the same day, Lynch addressed a concern relating to national security, tweeting, "Weeks after Secretary of Defense @PeteHegseth and other high-ranking national security officials in the Trump Administration used an insecure app to discuss imminent military operations, there has been no action taken by the Trump Administration or House Republicans."

The following day, April 10, 2025, Lynch announced his disapproval of a budget proposal, sharing, "I just voted NO on the budget proposed by House Republican Leadership at the direction of President Trump."

Stephen F. Lynch, having been born in Boston in 1955, and currently residing there, graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1988 and earned a JD from Boston College in 1991. His political tenure is underscored by his commitment to voicing concerns on substantial governmental matters.