Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Delaware’s at-large district, has been vocal on various issues through her recent social media posts. Since replacing John Carney in 2017, she has continued to advocate for policies that support business development and protect American workers.
On May 2, 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester expressed concern over the future of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). She noted that the agency “has helped businesses grow & thrive in places that historically saw little investment.” During a discussion with Trump’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of Commerce, she questioned whether he supported Secretary Lutnick’s decision to significantly reduce the agency’s resources. According to Rochester, “His non-answer was very telling.”
In another post dated May 3, 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester highlighted economic challenges faced by Americans under the current administration. She criticized policies that she believes are detrimental to citizens by “raising prices, cutting benefits, and making it harder to get by.” She acknowledged stories from constituents like Bradley from Milford as crucial for her advocacy efforts: “Your stories help me fight for you— thanks to Bradley from Milford for doing his part.”
On May 5, 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester issued a statement regarding President Assanis’ resignation as president of the University of Delaware. The announcement was shared via social media without additional details about her stance or any potential implications of this leadership change: “My statement on President Assanis’ decision to step down as president of @UDelaware.”
Lisa Blunt Rochester has served in Congress since 2017 and continues to live in Wilmington. Born in Philadelphia in 1962 and a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BA obtained in 1985, she remains committed to addressing key issues affecting her constituents.
