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Rep. Lucy McBath shares condolences and concerns over police recruit's death and scholarship tax

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Lucy Mcbath U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia | Official U.S. House Headshot

Lucy Mcbath U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Lucy McBath, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Georgia's 7th district, has shared a series of tweets expressing her condolences and concerns on various issues. These posts reflect her ongoing engagement with both personal and public matters.

On February 3, 2025, Rep. McBath expressed her sorrow over the death of a young US Capitol Police recruit in Georgia. She stated, "I am saddened by the death of a young US Capitol Police recruit in Georgia last night." McBath extended her condolences to the family and friends of Recruit Christopher Katz and acknowledged the dedication of the USCP community.

On February 5, 2025, she marked what would have been Trayvon Martin's 30th birthday by expressing solidarity with his family and others who have experienced similar losses. She tweeted, "Today would have been Trayvon Martin’s 30th birthday." Her message conveyed empathy for families who have lost children prematurely.

Later that day, Rep. McBath addressed a proposed tax increase on HOPE scholarships by Republicans. She voiced concern about its potential impact on families' financial stability in Georgia. In her tweet, she mentioned personal reflections on funding college education for her son Jordan before his untimely death: "Republicans are proposing a tax increase on HOPE scholarships."

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