Central Chester Today

Chrissy Houlahan, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 6th district, has shared her thoughts on recent events through a series of tweets. Houlahan, who replaced Ryan Costello in 2019, has been vocal about various political matters and continues to engage with her constituents via social media.

On January 20, 2025, Houlahan reflected on a quote by Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., stating "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." This tweet was posted at 16:56:50 UTC.

Shortly after, at 16:56:52 UTC on the same day, Houlahan expressed her sentiments as she attended the inauguration of the United States' 47th President. She wrote "As I attend the inauguration of our 47th President today, I will carry the spirit of MLK’s message with me and hope President Trump and my fellow Americans will meet this moment with grace."

The following day, on January 21, 2025, at 16:57:21 UTC, Houlahan addressed President Trump's decision to pardon individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol incident. She stated "President Trump’s pardons for over 1,500 people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 is an offense to our shared values of law, order, and justice and an offense to the police who protected us."