Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with several public statements reflecting on the civil rights leader’s legacy and offering criticism of the current presidential administration.
On January 19, 2026, Strickland posted a message on her Twitter account: “Over 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of a dream.Â
Today, as we reflect on Dr. King’s life and legacy, let us remember the man who dared to dream of a future that unites us rather than divides us.
#MLKDay https://t.co/HL1CZkFNnJ”. Later that day, she shared her participation in a local event: “It’s #MLKDay in @PuyallupGov! I’m proud to join this first community-wide celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://t.co/6ZImiOmtXC”.
The following day, Strickland shifted focus to national politics with a direct critique aimed at President Biden’s administration: “For one year, @POTUS and his Administration have not kept their promise to the American people.
They lied. https://t.co/jnpUjjAgfH” (January 20, 2026).
Marilyn Strickland was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2017 as a Republican representing the state’s 28th House district, succeeding James Langdon, Jr.