Seth Magaziner addresses tax policy, Gaza aid response, and local school food initiative

U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner representing Rhode Island%27s 2nd Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot
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U.S. Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd district, addressed a range of issues on August 20, 2025, through a series of posts on his official Twitter account.

In a post published at 15:20 UTC, Magaziner questioned the impact of recent tax legislation supported by former President Trump and Republican lawmakers. He stated, “Is anyone even surprised that Trump & Republicans’ tax bill primarily benefits the wealthy at the expense of working people? The non-partisan CBO confirms it. It’s time to repeal these handouts to billionaires and put money back in the pockets of the middle class.”

Later that day at 16:45 UTC, Magaziner commented on ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza. He wrote, “The situation in Gaza continues to be horrific, and aid must be urgently surged. I am proud that Rhode Island is stepping up, with @EdesiaNutrition preparing to ship lifesaving food aid to children in Gaza.”

Magaziner also highlighted local community efforts in his district with a post at 18:48 UTC. He shared an initiative from a constituent named Lisa from North Kingstown: “Lisa from North Kingstown had a great idea: help schools buy fresh food from local fishermen and farmers — giving kids healthy meals while supporting local workers. I spoke with her about it for this week’s Good Idea of the Week. WATCH:”

Seth Magaziner has represented Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district since 2023 after succeeding James Langevin. Born in Bristol, Rhode Island in 1983 and currently residing in Cranston, Magaziner holds degrees from Brown University and Yale University.



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