Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 7th district since 2020, posted a series of updates on his social media accounts addressing Easter celebrations, national political rhetoric, and new funding for Baltimore’s emergency services.
On April 5, 2026, Mfume shared an Easter message: “He is risen! May the power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection bless us and keep us all in perfect peace. #Easter #eastersunday #ResurrectionSunday #love #joy #peace #grace #hope #salvation #redemption https://t.co/kfdNOyMCMJ”.
Two days later, on April 7, he addressed former President Donald Trump directly: “Donald Trump needs to immediatley lower the temperature on his inflammatory cowboy rhetoric. See my full statement below. https://t.co/3EXKqCTcpX”.
On April 8, Mfume announced local initiatives alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and City Council President Zeke Cohen: “I was joined by Mayor Brandon Scott and City Council President Zeke Cohen to announce more than $1 million in funding to expand Baltimore City’s 911 emergency diversion program. The funding will embed more clinicians at call centers and provide crisis intervention training for https://t.co/w3YDGdA2g4”.
Mfume has represented Maryland’s 7th district in Congress since succeeding Elijah Cummings in 2020. He previously served in the Maryland House of Representatives from 1987 to 1996 and was born in Baltimore in 1948. Mfume is a graduate of Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
