Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan’s 3rd district, shared several insights on her Twitter account on February 12, 2025. Her posts touched upon regional camaraderie with Canada, constituent engagement, and concerns over national electric vehicle infrastructure policies.
In a post from February 12 at 14:00 UTC, Scholten highlighted the commonalities between Michiganders and Canadians in dealing with cold weather. She expressed gratitude to the Canadian Embassy for providing warmth during a snowstorm in Washington D.C., stating “One of the many things Michiganders have in common with our largest trading partner and neighbor to the North is knowing how to stay WARM! Thank you, @CanEmbUSA, for keeping me cozy in this D.C. snowstorm!”
Later that day at 17:39 UTC, Scholten addressed feedback from protesters who felt heard by her office. She assured constituents of her attentiveness and encouraged continued communication through calls and emails. In her tweet she said “From @FOX17: ‘Protesters say they believe their voices were heard, at least by Scholten’s office.’ They’re correct. West Michigan, I hear you.” She emphasized her commitment to listening and responding with action.
At 19:12 UTC on the same day, Scholten criticized former President Trump’s decision to suspend state electric vehicle infrastructure projects. She described this move as showing “blatant disregard for American workers” and emphasized the importance of these projects for fostering partnerships. Scholten mentioned that she and her colleagues from the House Committee on Transportation had written a letter expressing their concerns about this decision. The tweet stated “Trump’s decision to suspend state electric vehicle infrastructure shows a blatant disregard for American workers and the multi-level partnerships these projects spur.”
