Bridgeport Times

Jim Himes, a U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 4th district since 2009, shared his views on recent political developments through a series of tweets. Born in Lima, Peru, in 1966 and currently residing in Cos Cob, Himes has been vocal about the current administration's actions.

On February 3, 2025, Himes commented on former President Trump's recent activities: "In the last two weeks, Trump came out of the box fast, brutal, illegal and unconstitutional. His supporters and my Republican colleagues seem to love him for it. Remember a couple of things--"

Himes further elaborated on the potential consequences of these actions in another tweet on the same day: "He is at his maximum political power right now. The inflation his tariffs will cause, the tragedies spawned by his gutting of federal safety nets and his flouting of the law will damage his standing and be turned back by courts and public outrage. That is already happening."

In a call to action for civic engagement posted on February 3, 2025, Himes urged citizens to take an active role in democracy: "Finally, be the active citizen a democratic republic requires. Raise your voice. Learn and propagate the truth. Call your neighbors to our common values. Join a group. Support local media. Give a damn. As Lincoln reminded us, 'public sentiment is everything'. We need YOU now."