Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2018, has recently expressed her views on matters of national importance through a series of tweets. Her comments address constitutional concerns and the current administration’s approach to governance.
On May 12, 2025, Congresswoman Scanlon tweeted about the term “emolument,” describing it as essentially a synonym for a bribe. She emphasized that this is why the Constitution prohibits Presidents from accepting gifts from foreign countries. In her view, “That and the national security concerns are why accepting this gift would be the ‘stupid’ move here.” The tweet can be viewed here.
The following day, on May 13, 2025, Scanlon addressed what she perceives as a disregard for the rule of law by the current administration. She stated her intention to clarify certain issues in response to this perceived behavior: “Since this administration is acting like there isn’t a rule of law, I want to clarify a few things ” The full tweet is available here.
In another brief statement on May 14, 2025, Congresswoman Scanlon simply wrote “Wrong.” This succinct message was shared without additional context but indicates her disagreement with an unspecified matter. The tweet can be accessed here.
Mary Gay Scanlon was born in Watertown, New York in 1959 and currently resides in Swarthmore. She holds a BA from Colgate University and earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984.
