Bridgeport Times

Jim Himes, a U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut's 4th district since 2009, has shared his views on various topics through recent social media posts. Born in Lima, Peru in 1966 and currently residing in Cos Cob, Himes graduated from Harvard University in 1988. His tweets often reflect his perspectives on political and social issues.

On June 4, 2025, Himes commented on the underlying motivations of the "MAGA" movement. He stated that "At the core of MAGA is a deep insecurity about one’s own manhood and sexuality. That’s why all the muscle displays, military cosplaying and school yard bullying." He questioned the alignment of these behaviors with traditional icons of masculinity such as Marcus Aurelius and Gary Cooper.

Two days later, on June 6, 2025, Himes posted a brief remark: "Surprising precisely no one." The context or subject matter related to this statement was not specified within the tweet itself.

Later that same day, he expressed disapproval regarding an unspecified issue by stating: "Disgusting. What a profound misunderstanding of what our country and this institution stands for." Again, the exact details were not provided in the tweet.

Himes' statements continue to provide insight into his stance on various matters affecting both his constituents and broader national discourse.