Rep. Chris Pappas, a U.S. Congressman representing New Hampshire’s 1st district, has expressed his views on various issues through a series of tweets. His statements address concerns about trade tariffs, the celebration of Black History Month, and the impact of federal funding freezes.
On February 8, 2025, Rep. Pappas highlighted the importance of Canada as New Hampshire’s top trading partner and discussed the implications of President Trump’s tariffs on heating oil imports. He stated that these tariffs “will be disastrous for NH families and businesses,” leading to increased energy and housing costs. He urged that this policy is “reckless and must be rescinded permanently.” “Canada is New Hampshire’s #1 trading partner…”
Later that day, Rep. Pappas commemorated Black History Month by acknowledging the contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s history. He emphasized that “Black History is American history” and integral to New Hampshire’s ongoing narrative. “During #BlackHistoryMonth…”
On February 9, 2025, Rep. Pappas addressed the consequences of a federal funding and grant freeze on communities in New Hampshire. He criticized the Trump administration for creating “chaos and uncertainty” with these measures and committed to opposing them actively. “A federal funding and grant freeze…”
