Kent County Times

Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd district since 2023, recently addressed several issues of public concern through his social media platform. Magaziner, a Brown University and Yale University graduate born in Bristol, Rhode Island, has been vocal about his stance on various matters impacting the American public.

On February 8, 2025, Congressman Magaziner emphasized the importance of the U.S. Postal Service as a fundamental public institution. He expressed his opposition to any attempts to privatize the USPS and stressed that it should remain an independent federal agency dedicated to serving the American populace rather than corporate interests. "The U.S. Postal Service is a vital public institution that serves every American in every community."

The following day, February 9, 2025, Magaziner acknowledged concerns among Rhode Islanders regarding recent turmoil in Washington. To address these worries and provide updates, he announced plans to host a TeleTown Hall meeting at 7:15 PM on February 10th. Participants could register for a call or listen via Facebook. "There’s been a lot of chaos in Washington. I know RIers are worried."

Later on February 9th, Congressman Magaziner voiced his support for the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to protect sensitive taxpayer information from unauthorized access by individuals without proper clearance. He specifically mentioned Elon Musk and others who might seek unregulated entry into government payment systems as examples of those who should be restricted under this legislation."Elon Musk and his cronies should never be given unchecked access to the government’s central payment system."