John B. Larson, currently serving as a U.S. Congressman for Connecticut’s 1st district, shared several statements on social media regarding pressing national issues. Representing his constituency since 1999, Larson addressed matters ranging from antisemitism and mental health awareness to education policy in recent tweets.
On May 22, 2025, Rep. John Larson commented on the shooting of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, describing it as “a startling act of antisemitism.” He stated that “hate and political violence have no place in our country” and extended his condolences to their families and the staff at the Israeli Embassy. The tweet can be viewed here.
Later that day, at 21:25 UTC, Larson highlighted the issue of mental health treatment accessibility by stating that “1 in 5 adults suffer from mental illness, but less than half receive treatment.” Emphasizing Mental Health Awareness Month, he expressed commitment to ensuring access to care for all individuals and encouraged those in crisis to reach out via call or text at 988 for support. This message is available here.
In another post on May 22 at 22:34 UTC, Larson addressed a legal challenge against former President Trump’s attempt to shut down the Department of Education unilaterally. He joined other House Democrats and Attorney General William Tong in opposing this action in court. Expressing satisfaction with a judicial decision supporting their stance, he noted that Congress will ultimately determine school funding. His remarks are accessible here.
Born in Hartford in 1948 and now residing in East Hartford, John B. Larson has been an active figure in American politics since his time in the Connecticut Senate from 1987-1995 before transitioning to national service following Barbara Kennelly’s tenure.
