Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Hillary Scholten U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd District, has been actively voicing her concerns on various issues through social media. Scholten, who succeeded Peter Meijer in 2023, is known for her advocacy on local and national matters. Her recent tweets cover topics from governance approaches to environmental issues and community celebrations.
On March 16, 2025, Congresswoman Scholten expressed her discontent with the current political climate. She stated: “The uncertainty is more than troubling.” She emphasized her opposition to "Elon Musk and Trump’s slash-and-burn approach to governance," which she believes negatively impacts West Michiganders.
Later that day, Scholten highlighted environmental concerns regarding the Great Lakes. In a tweet posted on March 16, 2025, she noted: "Proper maintenance of our Great Lakes is essential to our economy and environment." She criticized the Trump Administration's decision to terminate employees of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service responsible for controlling invasive species like the sea lamprey.
On March 17, 2025, Scholten extended festive wishes to her constituents in West Michigan. Her tweet read: "To everyone celebrating in West Michigan, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Be safe and have fun!"