Hartford Reporter

Rep. John Larson, a seasoned U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 1st district since 1999 and an alumnus of Central Connecticut State University, took to social media recently to express his views on international trade and domestic policy issues.

On April 10, 2025, Larson commented on the absence of Russia from President's newly-announced tariffs list. He referenced this decision with a nod to the popular spy franchise, stating, "When the President announced his new slew of tariffs, Russia was left off the list. As a James Bond fan, I had to ask his top trade official, what was behind this 'To Russia with Love' decision? I think he got the point."

The following day, April 11, 2025, Larson accused the Trump Administration of using Social Security policy to illegally challenge immigrants' status. He stated, " The Trump Administration is weaponizing Social Security to terminate valid SSNs, trying to force out people in this country legally via 'digital death.' We must ask: if they can just cancel the Social Security number of anyone, where do they stop? "

Additionally, on April 11, 2025, Larson announced a scheduled Instagram Live session alongside Rep. Horsford to discuss Social Security policies. He invited the public by expressing, "Some Americans may have been born at night...but not last night. They want to know what’s going on. Join @RepHorsford and me today at 3:45 PM on Instagram Live as we break down what’s going with Social Security and what Democrats are doing to protect your hard-earned benefits!"

John B. Larson, born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1948 and residing in East Hartford, has built a notable political career. He served in the Connecticut Senate from 1987 to 1995 before succeeding Barbara Kennelly in the U.S. Congress in 1999.