Hartford Reporter

John B. Larson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district, recently shared a series of statements on social media regarding various issues affecting his constituents. These posts address topics ranging from agricultural aid to policy criticisms against former President Donald Trump.

On January 27, 2025, Larson announced that he had joined the Connecticut delegation in Northford to discuss federal assistance secured for local farms impacted by severe flooding and frost. "Today, I joined the CT delegation in Northford to announce aid we secured in Congress for farms who were hit by severe flooding and frost." He emphasized the importance of ensuring that local growers receive necessary support to recover from natural disasters.

The following day, January 28, 2025, Larson criticized what he described as an illegal federal funding freeze implemented by President Trump. "President Trump’s illegal federal funding ‘freeze’ is causing chaos & cutting off funding for housing, health care and child care that working families rely on." He argued that such measures would disproportionately affect working families while sparing billionaires like Elon Musk and Donald Trump from feeling its impacts.

On January 29, 2025, Larson expressed strong opposition to President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. "No one who is qualified & answers the call to serve should be denied that opportunity." He warned that this policy could foster discrimination and weaken military readiness while affirming his commitment to protecting transgender Americans.