Kent County Times

Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island's 2nd district since 2023, has voiced concerns through a series of tweets about the potential impacts of proposed budget cuts by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The tweets highlight the possible repercussions on various sectors including fishing, healthcare, and education.

On March 3, 2025, Congressman Magaziner addressed the importance of research and data provided by NOAA for Rhode Island's fishermen. He stated that "RI’s fishermen depend on research and data produced by @NOAA for everything from accurate weather reports to estimates of fishing stocks." He further discussed how cuts to NOAA could disrupt the livelihoods of those reliant on ocean resources.

Later that day, he focused on healthcare issues in Hope Valley where over 10,000 people depend on Wood River community health center. Magaziner expressed concern that "Trump’s Medicaid cuts would force closures and leave patients with nowhere to turn." He emphasized his commitment to protecting Rhode Island's health centers across the state.

On March 4, 2025, Congressman Magaziner highlighted the risks associated with potential federal education funding cuts. According to him, these funds support "7.5M kids getting extra classroom help," as well as millions of students training for careers or heading to college. He criticized efforts to dismantle the Department of Education as sabotage rather than policy-making.