Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 25th District, has shared her perspectives on various issues through a series of tweets. Schultz has expressed concerns about the impact of national policies on local economic sectors, academic freedom, and has initiated legislative efforts related to religious respects for Jewish servicemembers.
On April 26th, 2025, Schultz addressed the significance of tourism for South Florida’s employment, stating that it “fuels 2M+ South Florida jobs” and expressing concern that former President Trump’s “reckless, cruel policies” put these jobs at risk. This opinion reflects her focus on the local economy and the importance of maintaining policies that support job sustainability. For more details, see the full tweet here.
Later that day, Schultz tweeted her admiration for the research initiatives at Florida Atlantic University in Broward. She emphasized the necessity of supporting scientific endeavors and challenged what she perceives as Trump’s “attacks on colleges and academic freedom,” highlighting her advocacy for academic independence. More of her views can be found here.
In her tweet on April 27th, 2025, Schultz discussed her legislative work, stating, “I proudly filed legislation to replace grave markers for Jewish American servicemembers to ensure we properly honor their faith.” She described the wrongful burial under crosses as “unacceptable.” Schultz’s engagement with this issue reflects her commitment to ensuring cultural and religious sensitivity. The tweet is available here.
Schultz, who has been in the U.S. Congress since 2005, succeeded Peter Deutsch. She was born in 1966 in Queens, New York, and lives in Weston, Florida.
