Baltimore City Wire

Kweisi Mfume, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 7th district, has been actively engaging with the public and addressing significant issues through his social media presence. In recent posts, Mfume has highlighted community concerns, celebrated national honors, and advocated for legislative changes.

On March 23, 2025, Mfume expressed gratitude towards attendees of a Town Hall meeting in Woodlawn who voiced their opposition to what he described as chaos instigated by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He emphasized the importance of collective action by stating "My thanks to the hundreds of people at last week’s Town Hall meeting in #Woodlawn who spoke out in opposition to the chaos Donald Trump and Elon Musk have unleashed on our communities. It is so important to fight back for American families... because when we fight, we win!"

On March 25, 2025, Mfume acknowledged National Medal of Honor Day through a tweet recognizing the valor of military personnel. He announced his initiative in Congress to honor Navy sailor Mess with both a Medal of Honor and a Congressional Gold Medal: "Today, #America celebrates #NationalMedalofHonorDay. The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action... In the #Congress, I introduced legislation to award both the #MedalofHonor and a #CongressionalGoldMedal to #Navy sailor and cook: Mess"

Later that day on March 25th, Mfume addressed wage disparity between men and women in America by supporting legislative efforts for equal pay. As an original cosponsor of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s Paycheck Fairness Act aimed at closing wage gaps, he stated: "Today, women make on average only 75 cents for every dollar men make... That is why I am an original cosponsor of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s Paycheck Fairness Act to finally close"