U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury representing New Mexico's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury representing New Mexico's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a U.S. Congress member representing New Mexico's 1st district, shared her thoughts on social media regarding recent interactions and political issues. Stansbury, who succeeded Deb Haaland in 2021, has been vocal about her concerns over current political dynamics.
On March 15, 2025, Rep. Stansbury recounted an encounter with a combat veteran who served as an Air Force liaison during the Reagan Administration. He approached her after grocery shopping to express his concern about the state of affairs, stating "This indeed is not normal." Stansbury emphasized the importance of continuing to speak up and speak out.
Later that day, she highlighted the essence of democracy in another post by asserting that government should be "OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE" and stressed the need to engage with citizens actively. She called for action on all fronts to uphold democratic values.
In a subsequent tweet on March 16, 2025, Rep. Stansbury criticized a decision by former President Trump regarding personnel changes and program cuts. She warned against ignoring such actions by saying "Listen when people tell you who they are." Her statement underscored concerns about dismantling vital programs and self-serving government contracts.
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