Kent County Times

Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd district since 2023, has been vocal about his positions on various issues through social media. In a series of tweets posted on March 5, 2025, Magaziner addressed several topics concerning national policies and local industries.

In his first tweet "Just left Trump’s speech to Congress. Plenty of talk, but here’s what he DIDN’T SAY: No real plan to lower costs. No promise to protect Medicare & Medicaid. No answer on how he’ll pay for tax cuts for his rich friends—spoiler: by gutting programs working people rely on.", dated March 5, 2025, Magaziner criticized former President Trump's address to Congress. He highlighted the absence of a concrete plan to reduce costs and protect essential social programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

On the same day, at a later time "Commercial fishing fuels $100M+ in RI—and @NOAA’s Sea Grant program helps it grow with cutting research on fisheries & sustainability. Trump & Musk are threatening these vital programs, and we're fighting to keep them funded & protect fishing and aquaculture industries.", Congressman Magaziner emphasized the importance of commercial fishing in Rhode Island's economy. He expressed concern over potential threats from figures like Trump and Elon Musk to programs that support fisheries and sustainability research.

In another tweet "I testified today at the Appropriations Committee to protect Pell Grants and career & technical education—because students and workers depend on them. While Republicans push reckless cuts, I’m fighting to keep education and good-paying jobs within reach.", also dated March 5, 2025, Magaziner shared his testimony before the Appropriations Committee advocating for the protection of Pell Grants and career education programs. He criticized Republican efforts for budget cuts that could impact educational opportunities and job access.