North New Castle News

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, serving in the U.S. Congress representing Delaware’s at-large district since 2017, has expressed her views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. Born in Philadelphia and residing in Wilmington, Rochester has been an active voice on matters affecting her constituents.

On March 25, 2025, Rep. Rochester commented on the United States Postal Service's role in American society. She stated that "@USPS isn’t a business - it’s a popular and essential service millions of Americans count on for everything from prescriptions to paychecks." She criticized the administration for being out of touch with the needs of the public, emphasizing that "the point of government is supporting people, not profit."

Later that day, she addressed an issue regarding food aid in Delaware. In her tweet dated March 25, 2025, she revealed that "The Trump administration halted nearly 20 truckloads of food to help feed hungry Delawareans." This action equated to "900,000 meals taken away from @FoodBankofDE," which she highlighted as particularly detrimental given rising grocery prices impacting community access to meals.

In another post dated March 26, 2025, Rep. Rochester discussed concerns about national security and military operations. She stated that "Information is classified for a reason." She criticized the sharing of war plans via group chat as irresponsible and potentially dangerous for troops' safety. Furthermore, she questioned Pete Hegseth's qualifications by stating he "wasn't qualified for the job before his nomination."