Plymouth Reporter

Representative Stephen F. Lynch, serving Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District, shared his views on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. These posts addressed topics ranging from public service preservation to economic policies and academic funding decisions.

On April 14, 2025, Lynch highlighted his recent opinion piece in the Boston Globe, expressing firm opposition to any attempts to privatize the United States Postal Service. He shared the link to the article, emphasizing, "ICYMI - Please find my recent Op-Ed in the @BostonGlobe. The US Postal Service Isn’t for Sale!".

Later that day, Lynch addressed the economic challenges of inflation and criticized former President Trump's dealings with tariffs. He expressed concern over the impact of these tariffs on market stability, stating, "Our country is facing historic inflation, and President Trump’s reckless, on-again, off-again tariffs are sending our markets into a tailspin.". He also condemned his Republican colleagues' focus on cryptocurrency at a time of economic volatility.

On April 15, 2025, Lynch commented on a decision made by Trump to withdraw $2 billion in federal funding from Harvard University. This action came as a response to Harvard's non-compliance with Trump's administrative demands and audit requirements. Lynch praised the university’s stance, tweeting, "Trump just canceled $2 billion in federal funding for @Harvard because its leadership rejected Trump’s policy mandates and refused to submit to federal audits of Harvard students and faculty. For my part, I am grateful to Harvard University’s leadership for its righteous".

Stephen F. Lynch, who has held his congressional seat since 2001, has played a consistent role in shaping policies throughout his tenure. Stephen F. Lynch is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, representing Massachusetts’ 8th district.