John B. Larson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district since 1999, has recently addressed several pressing issues through his social media platform. His recent posts focus on concerns related to veterans’ affairs, constitutional rights, and healthcare impacts due to policy changes.
On July 9, 2025, Larson expressed concern over the potential impact of staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Trump’s administration. He stated that “on President Trump’s watch, the VA will be losing 30,000 employees.” Larson emphasized that these reductions could exacerbate existing challenges faced by veterans in accessing timely support and care and questioned the administration’s plan regarding this issue. The full post can be viewed here.
Later that day, Larson marked the anniversary of the ratification of the 14th Amendment while criticizing actions by the Trump Administration that he perceives as undermining constitutional rights. He asserted that “157 years ago, the 14th amendment was ratified,” and accused the current administration of attempting to weaken these protections. Larson committed to opposing such efforts to ensure equality under law for all citizens. The complete tweet is available here.
On July 10, 2025, Larson highlighted concerns about proposed Republican cuts to Medicaid during an event with leaders at Charter Oak Health Center in Connecticut. He warned about how these cuts might affect state residents and community health centers: “I stood with leaders at @The_Charter_Oak this week.” Emphasizing support for local health centers is crucial for maintaining community healthcare services amid potential funding reductions. More details are provided in his post here.
John B. Larson has been a member of Congress since replacing Barbara Kennelly in 1999 after serving in the Connecticut Senate from 1987 to 1995. Born in Hartford in 1948 and now residing in East Hartford, he graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BA in 1971.
