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Rep. Brendan Boyle, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 2nd district, recently shared his views on several pressing issues via social media. Boyle, who has been serving in Congress since 2015 after replacing Allyson Schwartz, expressed concerns about education funding, economic policies under former President Donald Trump, and current legislative actions affecting veterans and government operations.

On March 12, 2025, Boyle addressed the potential consequences of dismantling the Department of Education. He stated that "No one voted for this." He emphasized that millions depend on Pell Grants, federal student loans, and special education funding. According to Boyle, such actions would harm children and create chaos for students, teachers, and families nationwide.

Later that day, Boyle criticized former President Donald Trump's trade policies. He tweeted that "Donald Trump's trade war is just plain stupid." He argued that new tariffs have disrupted the economy and instead of reducing living costs, these measures would significantly increase prices for families.

On March 13, 2025, Boyle commented on a Republican funding bill's impact on veterans and its empowerment of figures like Elon Musk while allowing Trump to continue raising costs for Americans. He advocated for a temporary solution by supporting a four-week stopgap measure to fund the government and negotiate better terms for citizens. He urged Republicans to avoid a shutdown by backing what he described as a reasonable funding package.