Burlington Standard

Rep. Becca Balint, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Vermont's at-large district, has raised concerns through a series of tweets. A letter linked to her tweet on April 16, 2025, engages her audience to read further into the issue she addresses. "Read the letter."

In a tweet posted on the same day, Balint expresses frustration with the actions of certain government officials. She explicitly names @SecNoem and @SecRubio, implying their involvement in the incident of concern, which she describes as the "illegal and inhumane abduction of Mohsen Mahdawi, a permanent legal resident of the United States." She emphasizes constitutional protections, stating "The Constitution guarantees people within our borders basic rights, including due process and free speech."

On April 17, 2025, Balint critiques these acts further, asserting government overreach into personal freedoms. She states that people have faced repercussions for expressing dissent. Her tweet firmly denies the current government's interpretation of free speech, stating, "Correct, people have been abducted and jailed for voicing their opinions....by YOUR government!"

Balint, who has served in Congress since 2023 after replacing Peter Welch, highlights her ongoing advocacy within the political landscape. Her background includes serving in the Vermont Senate from 2017 to 2021 and educational credentials from Smith College, obtained in 2001. She currently resides in Brattleboro, continuing her commitment to representing Vermont's interests at a federal level.