North New Castle News

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Delaware’s at-large district, has expressed concerns through a series of tweets regarding recent political developments affecting her constituents. Her comments highlight issues related to federal funding and governance.

On January 28, 2025, Rep. Rochester addressed concerns from Delaware residents about a "Trump's unconstitutional funding freeze," stating that it could negatively impact community health centers, nonprofits, and free school lunch programs. She emphasized the seriousness of the situation by saying, "This is not a game. These are people's lives. This must be reversed."

Later that day, she commented on the ongoing political turmoil by criticizing the current state of governance as chaotic. She noted that a federal judge had temporarily halted the implementation of a controversial memo until Monday evening and stressed fiscal responsibility by stating, "These are your taxpayer dollars and we won’t just stand idly by."

On January 29, 2025, Rep. Rochester shared her decision to vote against Sean Duffy's nomination for Secretary of Transportation. As part of her role with @commercedems, she engaged in discussions with Mr. Duffy concerning vital transportation and infrastructure projects important to Delawareans. She announced her decision by tweeting: "Earlier today, I voted 'no' on Sean Duffy's nomination to be Secretary of Transportation."