Baltimore City Wire

Kweisi Mfume, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland's 7th District, shared a series of tweets recently, reflecting on national issues and local opportunities for young artists. Mfume, who succeeded Elijah Cummings in 2020, continues his active role in Congress, often voicing his opinions on diverse topics.

On April 1, 2025, Mfume tweeted about his support for a Senate initiative. He wrote, "Moments ago, I walked with @TheBlackCaucus Chair Yvette Clarke to the Senate floor where I am standing in support of Senator Cory Booker as he boldly and valiantly engages in a historic filibuster to call attention to the fact that Trump and Musk are destroying democracy as we..."

The following day, on April 2, 2025, Mfume invited high school artists to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. He announced, "Calling all high school artists in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District! Applications for this year’s Congressional Art Competition are now OPEN. The winning artist will have their artwork displayed in the tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol, be invited to the Congressional..."

Mfume also expressed concerns about economic and governmental issues on April 2, 2025. He stated, "In Trump’s America, inflation is rising, Americans’ health care and retirement security are under siege, and a purge of the federal workforce and dismantling of our government is already underway. Over the past several weeks, I have stood shoulder to shoulder with unions at..."