Becca Balint Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Becca Balint Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's at-large district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Becca Balint, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Vermont’s at-large district, has recently shared a series of tweets addressing various pressing issues. Her posts highlight concerns over authoritarianism, civil rights violations, and changes within the Department of Education.
On March 10, 2025, Rep. Balint expressed concern about historical moments when people might question their actions against authoritarianism. She emphasized that in Vermont, "we march, we protest, we rally," and firmly stated opposition to fascism. The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later on the same day, she addressed the situation of Mahmoud Khalil, describing him as a legal permanent resident who was unlawfully detained. She argued that his detention violates the First Amendment and called for his release while criticizing it as an act of authoritarianism. This post is available here.
On March 12, 2025, Rep. Balint commented on former President Trump's actions concerning the Department of Education. She described these actions as a purge that would dismantle the department due to staff shortages and highlighted potential negative impacts on millions of children's education quality. The original tweet can be found here.
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