Rep. Kim Schrier addresses Vaisakhi, violence against Governor Shapiro, and various issues

Rep. Kim Schrier addresses Vaisakhi, violence against Governor Shapiro, and various issues
Kim Schrier U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., a U.S. Congress member representing Washington’s 8th District since 2019, shared a series of tweets covering a variety of topics on April 14 and 15, 2025. Below is a summary of her posts including direct quotes from each tweet.

On April 14, 2025, Rep. Schrier sent well wishes to her constituents in the Eighth District celebrating Vaisakhi, a significant festival for Sikhs and Hindus. “Happy Vaisakhi! Wishing all celebrating in Eighth District a joyful holiday spent with friends and family.”

Later that day, Schrier posted a brief and emphatic response on Twitter, “Hell no!” This tweet did not provide context or details.

In the early hours of April 15, 2025, Schrier commented on violence experienced by Governor Josh Shapiro and his family during Passover. “The violence Governor Shapiro and his family experienced during Passover is a sobering reminder of the risks faced by those in public service. I’m grateful to the first responders who ensured their safety and I am keeping the Shapiro family in my prayers.” This post underscored the challenges faced by public figures and expressed her gratitude toward first responders.

Kim Schrier, 54, born in Los Angeles, California in 1968, currently resides in Sammamish, Washington. She is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, having graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree.



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