Burlington Standard

Rep. Becca Balint, a member of the United States Congress representing Vermont’s at-large district, expressed opinions on recent political matters through a series of tweets. Balint has been vocal about her perspective on the roles within the government and her stance on Republican fiscal policies, while also nodding at political maneuvering.

On April 1, 2025, Balint shared a tweet emphasizing the constitutional delineation of powers, stating, "This is very basic. The Constitution is clear that the President is the head of the executive branch. NOT the legislative branch. NOT the judicial branch." Her statement underscores the foundational principles of the separation of powers within the United States government.

In a tweet dated April 2, 2025, Balint criticized what she perceives as Republican advocacy for bank fees, tweeting, "Liquidity bridge??? Republicans think people want bank fees? Come on, how out of touch can you be?? These people will say just about anything to defend big banks over their own constituents." This tweet reveals her dissatisfaction with the Republican stance on financial matters and her support for constituents over banks.

Later the same day, Balint referenced a recent event involving Sen. Cory Booker, tweeting, "25 hours and 5 minutes. Poetic justice by @SenBooker. " Though she did not detail the event, the tweet suggests approval of Booker's actions or statements.