Jim Himes, a U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut's 4th district since 2009, shared his thoughts on recent geopolitical developments and cultural observations through a series of tweets. Born in Lima, Peru, and currently residing in Cos Cob, Himes graduated from Harvard University in 1988.
On December 8, 2024, Himes commented on the situation in Syria with optimism about the future following the end of Assad’s regime. He stated: "Assad’s end may offer hope for the Syrian people and demonstrates the weakness of Russia and Iran. The rebels must commit to a government of openness and decency." He emphasized the need for swift collaboration with international partners to stabilize the region and promote peace.
Later that day, at 16:04 UTC, Himes posted a succinct tweet simply stating: "Huh." The tweet included a link but provided no further context or explanation.
In another post made at 22:15 UTC on December 8, Himes tweeted "Kansas v, Kandinsky", accompanied by an external link. The content or subject matter related to this tweet remains unspecified within the available information.