Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who represents Michigan’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, addressed recent events and policy issues in a series of posts on her official Twitter account.

On September 10, 2025, Scholten condemned an act of violence against conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. She stated, "Political violence of any kind has no place in our country. The attack on Charlie Kirk today is reprehensible and not a reflection of who we are as a country. I condemn it in the strongest terms.

I am praying for him and his family."

The following day, marking the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Scholten commemorated victims and responders. In her post dated September 11, 2025, she wrote: "Today marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. As we remember the lives lost, we honor the survivors, first responders, and families whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001."

Later that same day, Scholten commented on airline traveler protections under federal regulations. She criticized recent changes to rules regarding compensation for flight delays and cancellations: "Airline travelers facing delays were set to receive compensation for lengthy delays and cancellations under a Biden-era rule, that is, until recently. Trump’s @USDOT reversed course on this rule, ending a commonsense approach to flight delays — an issue we all despise.

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Hillary Scholten has represented Michigan's 3rd District since replacing Peter Meijer in 2023. Born in Grand Rapids in 1982 and currently residing there at age 41, she holds degrees from Gordon College (BA) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (JD). Her public statements reflect ongoing engagement with both national events and constituent concerns over transportation policy.