South Sound Times

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a representative for Washington’s 10th district, expressed criticisms on social media toward current national security and social program policies. Her posts touch on a range of topics, including national security risks and social benefits, reflecting her concerns regarding current governmental actions.

On March 31, 2025, Strickland called for the immediate dismissal of Secretary of Defense Hegseth, citing him as a security concern. "@SecDef Hegseth is a national security risk and must be fired immediately."

Later that day, Strickland addressed social security cuts in another post, implicating influential figures such as Elon Musk and the President of the United States. "Thanks to @elonmusk and @POTUS and their cuts to the Social Security Administration, Americans aren't getting the benefits they've paid for."

Continuing on April 1, 2025, Strickland criticized employment terminations linked to the Institute of Peace, noting that the organization's workforce does not consist of federal employees and questioning the purported rationale behind these actions. "The Institute of Peace is a non-profit with private donors. Their workers are not federal employees. These firings have nothing to do with eliminating government waste. @elonmusk and @POTUS are cutting American jobs indiscriminately."