Michael Duffin
@duffin.bsky.social
I was RIF’d by the State Department for my role in countering white supremacy. Now I’m running to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. www.duffin4va.com
We’re all aging but why does it seem to happen faster to people without souls?
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We’re all aging but why does it seem to happen faster to people without souls?
We need experts in Congress who can hold this administration accountable, know how to responsibly rebuild our government, and ensure our children have a promising future. I’m running to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. www.duffin4va.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We need experts in Congress who can hold this administration accountable, know how to responsibly rebuild our government, and ensure our children have a promising future. I’m running to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. www.duffin4va.com
I’m the only Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District talking about protecting and expanding student loan forgiveness. www.duffin4va.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I’m the only Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District talking about protecting and expanding student loan forgiveness. www.duffin4va.com
As a RIF’d Fed, here’s my response:
Fascist
Unprincipled
Cankles
King
You’re
Obese &
Unwell
Fascist
Unprincipled
Cankles
King
You’re
Obese &
Unwell
December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a RIF’d Fed, here’s my response:
Fascist
Unprincipled
Cankles
King
You’re
Obese &
Unwell
Fascist
Unprincipled
Cankles
King
You’re
Obese &
Unwell
I respect the Second Amendment and am grateful for responsible gun owners, which is why I am for common sense legislation to ensure we have fewer mass shootings. It’s only a matter of time before gun violence comes to your community and your family (if it hasn’t already). www.duffin4va.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I respect the Second Amendment and am grateful for responsible gun owners, which is why I am for common sense legislation to ensure we have fewer mass shootings. It’s only a matter of time before gun violence comes to your community and your family (if it hasn’t already). www.duffin4va.com
I’m the only candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District who has condemned the horrific attack on Australian Jews. I condemn all attacks against civilians, whether it’s against Jews at Bondi Beach or Palestinian children in Gaza. I will fight for peace.
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Michael Duffin: We have tools to eradicate hate, but the administration is cutting them
The murder of 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue on October 27, 2018, was the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. To ensure such...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I’m the only candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District who has condemned the horrific attack on Australian Jews. I condemn all attacks against civilians, whether it’s against Jews at Bondi Beach or Palestinian children in Gaza. I will fight for peace.
www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
A year ago I spoke w/ the American embassy in Australia about programming to combat antisemitism. Trump/DOGE’s takeover halted that discussion and I was RIF’d in July. With white supremacists leading the Department, anything they say lacks credibility.
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Far-right extremism is the terror threat we can’t ignore | GUEST COMMENTARY
The United States is dismantling its defenses against far-right terrorism, writes Michael Duffin.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A year ago I spoke w/ the American embassy in Australia about programming to combat antisemitism. Trump/DOGE’s takeover halted that discussion and I was RIF’d in July. With white supremacists leading the Department, anything they say lacks credibility.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/09/10/f...
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/09/10/f...
It’s ridiculous that American children have to survive multiple mass shootings to get an education. When I am elected to Congress, I will work across the aisle to restore our violence prevention programs.
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Two survivors of Brown University attack escaped other school shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018
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December 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It’s ridiculous that American children have to survive multiple mass shootings to get an education. When I am elected to Congress, I will work across the aisle to restore our violence prevention programs.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In the wake of Sunday’s deadly attack attack on Australia’s Jewish community, it’s apparent that the Trump administration didn’t fire counterterrorism officials because the threat had gone away. Their greed and recklessness has made us all less safe. www.duffin4va.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In the wake of Sunday’s deadly attack attack on Australia’s Jewish community, it’s apparent that the Trump administration didn’t fire counterterrorism officials because the threat had gone away. Their greed and recklessness has made us all less safe. www.duffin4va.com
I’m horrified at the murder of 12 people in an antisemitic attack in Australia. When 11 members of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community were murdered in 2018, I worked with the city to promote resilience & social cohesion. The Trump administration cut those programs.
www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
Michael Duffin: We have tools to eradicate hate, but the administration is cutting them
The murder of 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue on October 27, 2018, was the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. To ensure such...
www.post-gazette.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I’m horrified at the murder of 12 people in an antisemitic attack in Australia. When 11 members of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community were murdered in 2018, I worked with the city to promote resilience & social cohesion. The Trump administration cut those programs.
www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
When will Don Beyer apologize for taking Corporate PAC money from the Big 3 of the military industrial complex, which has provided many of the weapons used to kill women and children in Gaza? He’s a corporate lapdog masquerading as a progressive. #BeyerBeware #BeyersRemorse #RetireBeyer #Gaza
December 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
When will Don Beyer apologize for taking Corporate PAC money from the Big 3 of the military industrial complex, which has provided many of the weapons used to kill women and children in Gaza? He’s a corporate lapdog masquerading as a progressive. #BeyerBeware #BeyersRemorse #RetireBeyer #Gaza
Federal employees have been through a lot this year, and for those who have been fired this holiday season will be even tougher. But we have to get through it and we have to fight back in 2026. That’s why I am running for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District. www.duffin4va.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Federal employees have been through a lot this year, and for those who have been fired this holiday season will be even tougher. But we have to get through it and we have to fight back in 2026. That’s why I am running for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District. www.duffin4va.com
Donald Trump is a real-life Grinch. The Cankles King has taken tens of thousands of Feds’ paychecks, healthcare, and other benefits. Virginia’s 8th Congressional District needs a real fighter, not a part-time Congressman like @beyer.house.gov. www.duffin4va.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Donald Trump is a real-life Grinch. The Cankles King has taken tens of thousands of Feds’ paychecks, healthcare, and other benefits. Virginia’s 8th Congressional District needs a real fighter, not a part-time Congressman like @beyer.house.gov. www.duffin4va.com
It was an honor to speak with Radio France about being a fired Federal employee running for Congress.
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REPORTAGE. "J'espère créer la surprise" : d'anciens fonctionnaires, virés par l'administration Trump, se lancent en politique
L'administration Trump a mis à la porte 200 000 fonctionnaires fédéraux en 2025. Une tendance se dessine avec des dizaines d’entre eux qui veulent continuer à se rendre utiles, en se présentant aux pr...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It was an honor to speak with Radio France about being a fired Federal employee running for Congress.
www.franceinfo.fr/monde/usa/pr...
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Imam Mohammed Bashar Arafat operates the Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation in Columbia, MD. He worked w/ me when I was w/ the State Department on international exchanges involving faith leaders. Working in partnership w/ our community leaders we can build a safer & kinder America.
December 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Imam Mohammed Bashar Arafat operates the Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation in Columbia, MD. He worked w/ me when I was w/ the State Department on international exchanges involving faith leaders. Working in partnership w/ our community leaders we can build a safer & kinder America.
People of Northern Virginia, you are summoned to the Celtic House on December 18th. www.duffin4va.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
People of Northern Virginia, you are summoned to the Celtic House on December 18th. www.duffin4va.com
It was a pleasure speaking with @theyoungturks.bsky.social
about my State Department career and why I am running for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District.
youtu.be/DWpA5z9YW10?si
about my State Department career and why I am running for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District.
youtu.be/DWpA5z9YW10?si
“Fired Fed” Congressional Candidate SPEAKS OUT Against Trump Administration
YouTube video by The RevolYOUtion
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December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It was a pleasure speaking with @theyoungturks.bsky.social
about my State Department career and why I am running for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District.
youtu.be/DWpA5z9YW10?si
about my State Department career and why I am running for Congress in Virginia’s 8th District.
youtu.be/DWpA5z9YW10?si
On the Young Turks tonight!
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
On the Young Turks tonight!
Trump uses immigrants & refugees as scapegoats. Days after he falsely alleged in September 2024 that Haitian refugees in Ohio were “eating” pets, I organized a workshop in Columbus to discuss how cities can push back. It included the mayors of Kyiv, Columbus & others. www.duffin4va.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump uses immigrants & refugees as scapegoats. Days after he falsely alleged in September 2024 that Haitian refugees in Ohio were “eating” pets, I organized a workshop in Columbus to discuss how cities can push back. It included the mayors of Kyiv, Columbus & others. www.duffin4va.com
In Washington, DC for a training for candidates for office organized by the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social. As an ally of the community, I want to better understand the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. Love is love. www.duffin4va.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
In Washington, DC for a training for candidates for office organized by the @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social. As an ally of the community, I want to better understand the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. Love is love. www.duffin4va.com