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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 8h

SNAP benefits are officially delayed for 42 million Americans. Shame on Republicans in Congress and in the White House for keeping our government closed and our people suffering. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

SNAP money still faces delays after judges order release of emergency funds

Cities and states are dashing to cover millions of dollars in a shortfall of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as funds remain in legal limbo.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 1d

There are 5.5 billion dollars in contingency funds that the Trump Administration is refusing to use to fund SNAP. Don't let Mike Johnson lie to you.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "President Trump has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that if there is any way to fund these programs that are drying up, he will do it. If there was any way to fund SNAP during the Democratic shutdown, you can be assured that your commander in chief would do it."

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 2d

I am ready to redistrict Maryland. Democrats need to fight fire with fire in this moment. We cannot wait. Get our legislature back into session now so we can redistrict and protect Marylanders hurting during this government shutdown!

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 3d

Me and my fellow Maryland House Democrats were ready to move forward with mid-cycle redistricting.

This decision is wrong and I urge Senator Ferguson to reconsider. He is forcing us to play a game with one hand tied behind our backs.

Marylanders deserve better.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Top Maryland Democrat torpedoes state’s redistricting push

“The Senate is choosing not to move forward with mid-cycle redistricting,” he writes.

www.politico.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 5d

Republican control Congress. They can open the government today. Protect healthcare, open the government, and get back to work. It's that simple.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 6d

SNAP benefits are set to expire on November 1st, impacting 40 million Americans. Republicans need to reopen the government NOW. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

thehill.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 7d

I’m ready to vote to redistrict Maryland.

Let’s get it done. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

National Democrats nudge Maryland on redistricting

The DCCC commissioned a new poll finding that Maryland Democratic voters would respond positively to the move.

www.politico.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 9d

Virginia Democrats have just confirmed that they will redraw their Congressional Maps. Maryland should be next. I'm ready, and so are my colleagues.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 10d

Wow, a novel thought: using the National Guard to help people.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 10d

NEW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom just announced that he'll deploy the California National Guard and California Volunteers "on a humanitarian mission to support food banks as the federal government shutdown delays food benefits for millions of California families."

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 12d

Everyone needs to watch this. Whistleblowers are speaking out against the Administration they once served. If Joe Biden was President, Republicans would make this the top story every single day. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/jus...

DOJ whistleblower says he witnessed government officials undermining the rule of law

Former Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni speaks out about the disregard of due process and for the rule of law that he says he witnessed in his final weeks at the Department of Justice.

www.cbsnews.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 16d

This deserves universal condemnation. Unfortunately, those in the White House disagree. This is abhorrent, and anyone who fails to condemn these messages does not deserve to be in public office. time.com/7325948/leak...

White House Shrugs Off Young Republicans Praising Hitler

The messages, obtained by POLITICO, show that Young Republican leaders praised Hitler and joked about slavery and rape.

time.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 17d

Makes sense. They have no strategy to ensure our government stays open. If this does not alarm you, it should.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 18d

Johnson: “Manu asks, ‘Why don’t I change my strategy?’ I don’t have any strategy, Manu. I’m doing the right thing…I don’t have anything to negotiate.”

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 19d

I am so glad to see the release of the remaining Israeli hostages this morning. Two years after the horrific attacks on October 7th, these families will finally have some semblance of closure.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 22d

Corruption in plain sight. This is not "America first."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 24d

House Republicans want to end ACA subsidies and kick millions of mothers and infants off the WIC program during the government shutdown. This is a five alarm fire. Extend the subsidies and open the government now. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/p...

Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown | CNN Politics

Barbie Anderson is trying to conserve the milk her three young children drink in case she doesn’t get her WIC benefits on October 15 as scheduled.

www.cnn.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 25d

Today marks two years since the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Two years later, dozens of hostages remain in Hamas custody. We cannot stop working until all the hostages are released. We cannot forget what happened on October 7, 2023.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 27d

Donald Trump knows he is losing this shutdown, that's why his language is changing. This is the Trump shutdown. It's that simple.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · 29d

MAGA Republicans support extended the Affordable Care Act subsidies, yet the White House does not. Democrats should hold the line and protect health insurance in America.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Oct 1

Yom Kippur calls us to pause, reflect, and look within. It is a time for forgiveness, for letting go of burdens, and for opening ourselves to renewal. May this day be filled with meaning, compassion, and peace. Wishing all who observe this evening and tomorrow an easy fast.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Sep 29

We are one day away from a government shutdown. If ACA subsidies expire, many families could see their premiums jump by up to 75%. This would put health care out of reach for millions. Let your member of Congress know: health care must remain affordable.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Sep 27

We cannot normalize this happening in the United States. We need leaders right now that will stand up and fight back. We are sliding down a dangerous path. If we don't speak up now, we may not get the change to in the future. www.thehandbasket.co/p/ice-agents...

ICE agents point guns at bystanders during violent arrest in Maryland

“What’re you gonna do? Shoot me?” one witness yelled. “Go ahead. Shoot me.”

www.thehandbasket.co

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Sep 26

Tariffs are a tax on the American consumer. Congress must step up in this moment and vote to put an end to these tariffs before Americans lose even more money. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Trump says U.S. will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged the department not to impose new tariffs.

www.nbcnews.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Sep 25

Once again, Marylanders are going to suffer because Republicans can't keep the government open. Donald Trump claims he is the best jobs President, but all he does is the complete opposite. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

White House begins plan for mass firings if there’s a government shutdown

The Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies Wednesday night instructing them to plan for staff reductions, including firings.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Sep 23

Shanah Tovah to all celebrating in Maryland and beyond! 🍎🍯

Wishing you a sweet, healthy, and peaceful New Year.

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Delegate Adrian Boafo @adrianboafo.bsky.social · Sep 22

There is a lot that this Administration wants to distract you from. Something that should be talked about everyday, however, are the Epstein files. We need a House majority that will order the DOJ to release them. The public deserves it.

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