St. Paul Reporter

Representative Betty McCollum, serving Minnesota’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2001, has recently shared her perspectives on various issues through social media. McCollum, who succeeded Bruce Vento and previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, is known for her advocacy on educational and veterans' affairs.

On March 20, 2025, McCollum criticized President Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. She stated that such a move "undercuts America’s greatest strength – our children and the promise of America’s future." Furthermore, she described the executive action as "not only illegal" but also detrimental to educational progress. "President Trump’s executive order today that seeks to dismantle the Department of Education undercuts America’s greatest strength – our children and the promise of America’s future. Dismantling the Department of Education by executive order is not only illegal and"

The following day, March 21, 2025, McCollum expressed her gratitude towards Vietnam War Era veterans from Minnesota during a Congressional pin presentation ceremony. She remarked on their honorable service by stating it was "a privilege to honor Minnesota Vietnam War Era veterans this morning with a Congressional pin presentation in recognition of their service." Her appreciation extended on behalf of a grateful nation for their bravery. "It was a privilege to honor Minnesota Vietnam War Era veterans this morning with a Congressional pin presentation in recognition of their service. On behalf of a grateful nation, I thank all of Minnesota’s brave veterans for serving our country honorably."

On March 22, 2025, McCollum celebrated the opening of The Gold Line transportation project with an enthusiastic announcement: "The Gold Line is open!" This development marks an important milestone in regional infrastructure improvements. "The Gold Line is open!"