In a series of tweets, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon conveyed her views on a range of issues, highlighting her position on election integrity, gun control, and public broadcasting. Representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, Scanlon has been vocal in discussing matters of public interest.
Referring to a political figure who challenged the 2020 election results, Scanlon tweeted on March 26, 2025, “Illegal. Unnecessary. Immoral. The American people deserve better than being lectured on the sanctity of our elections by the man who refused to accept his loss in the 2020 election and incited a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.” Her post underscores her stance on the sanctity of the electoral process and rejection of post-election violence.
Later that day, Scanlon addressed gun control in her tweet, emphasizing a recent judicial decision, “Police across our region have been raising alarms that untraceable, unregulated ghost guns are becoming more and more available – particularly to criminals. This Supreme Court decision upholding common sense regulation of ghost guns is a big win for public safety.” The statement reflects her support for regulation as a tool to enhance public safety.
On March 27, 2025, Scanlon voiced concern over potential funding cuts to public media, stating, “NPR and PBS are invaluable sources of news and cultural programming. Slashing their funding would deprive millions of Americans of critical educational resources and civic engagement opportunities.” She advocates for maintaining financial support for these organizations, which she regards as vital to public education and civic life.
