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In recent statements captured via his Twitter posts, Representative Brendan Boyle expressed critical views on the current budgetary actions by House Republicans. Boyle, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 2nd district since replacing Allyson Schwartz in 2015, focused on issues including healthcare, budget plans, and allocations for public spending.

On April 9, 2025, Boyle commented on Republican efforts to alter healthcare provisions, describing them as being detrimental to millions. He stated "Republicans want to take health care away from tens of millions of people, and they expect Americans to say 'thank you.'" Additionally, Boyle critiqued plans by the former president for a costly parade, claiming it places unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers.

Boyle further criticized the House Republicans on April 10, 2025, for their actions and acknowledgment of the unpopularity of their budget. According to him, "Behind closed doors, House Republicans know their budget is deeply unpopular." He emphasized the adverse effects on healthcare and child welfare, vowing continuous opposition from the Democrats.

Later on April 10, 2025, Boyle addressed the issue of Medicaid, suggesting that the proposed cuts by some Republicans were insufficient for their objectives. He remarked that "for the most extreme Republicans in Congress, the biggest Medicaid cuts in American history still aren't good enough." He highlighted the influence of Trump’s billionaire donors.

Brendan Boyle, born in 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, represents Pennsylvania's 2nd District. He is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame and currently resides in Philadelphia. Boyle has been a member of the U.S. Congress since 2015, after having served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015, demonstrating his longstanding political involvement.