Grand Rapids Reporter

Hillary Scholten, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Michigan's 3rd district, has made her voice heard through a series of tweets concerning the current administration's policy directions. Scholten, known for her advocacy, emphasized her commitment to addressing pressing issues such as cancer research funding and criticized President Trump's initial days in office.

On April 30, 2025, Scholten expressed her concerns about the potential risks to funding for cancer research, attributing the threat to the Trump Administration. She stated, "As cancer research funding is being threatened by the Trump Administration, I’m doubling down on my efforts to protect the crucial funds helping to increase the survival rate of diseases like breast cancer. Today, I spoke with breast cancer advocates from Michigan to hear their".

Later on the same day, Scholten released a critical assessment of President Trump's performance during his initial tenure, marking it as a period characterized by disruption and negative impacts on West Michiganders. Her tweet read, " 100 days of chaos. 100 days of harm. 100 days of turning his back on West Michiganders in favor of his billionaire buddies. President Trump’s first 100 days in office have been nothing short of historic — just not for the reasons he wants you to think."

Finally, on April 30, 2025, Scholten drew attention to economic concerns, highlighting that the economy had contracted during President Trump's early administration days. She underscored the importance of responsible governance in her tweet, stating, "Unprecedented. The economy actually SHRANK in President Trump's first 100 days. And he says he's 'just getting started'. We can't afford it. I'm fighting for the fiscal and governmental reforms Americans want and doing it in a responsible, pro-growth manner."

Scholten, 41, originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been a U.S. Congress member since 2023, representing Michigan's 3rd district. She took office following Peter Meijer's tenure. An alumna of Gordon College and the University of Maryland, Scholten resides in Grand Rapids, building her legislative career on advocacy for vital issues affecting her constituents.