Burlington Standard

Rep. Becca Balint, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Vermont’s at-large district since 2023, recently expressed her views on various issues through a series of tweets. The tweets address topics such as executive orders affecting the LGBTQI+ community, trade tariffs impacting Vermont, and federal workers' rights.

On January 31, 2025, Rep. Balint asserted her commitment to protecting the LGBTQI+ community against executive orders that may threaten their rights. She stated, "An executive order cannot and will not stop me from protecting all of us in the LGBTQI+ community." She further emphasized that an executive order would not override fundamental human dignity.

Later that day, Rep. Balint addressed concerns regarding tariffs and their impact on Vermonters. In a tweet posted on January 31, she mentioned the consequences of a potential trade war with Canada: "Vermonters will feel the heavy burden of these tariffs passed onto us directly." She criticized provoking trade tensions with Canada due to its significant role as an energy and construction materials supplier for Vermont.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Balint encouraged citizens to take action against perceived threats to federal workers by prominent figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Her tweet urged public engagement with lawmakers: "Good morning, everyone! Today is a beautiful day to fight for our democracy." She called for flooding phone lines of Republican Senators and Representatives to voice opposition against these attacks.