Chris Van Hollen

Proud Marylander serving all the people of this state. Progressive fighter committed to getting results.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Donald Trump and Republicans want to use your tax dollars to fund a lawless ICE operation rather than to lower the costs of health care and child care.

Despite their lies, remember: ICE has killed American citizens, and their own data shows the majority of people they’re locking up are not “the worst of the worst” as they claim.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Van Hollen to Rubio: "Let's face it, Mr Secretary, the Trump foreign policy has become a dumpster fire"

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

I’ve always said that Democrats can’t just fight Trump; we need to fight FOR something.

That’s why I’m proud to stand with Peggy Flanagan, who understands what this moment requires. Glad to see that the @MinnesotaDFL agrees!

[Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan]

We will never win by being a pale shadow of our opponents.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Good news here - Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center. It shows what’s possible when the people stand up and push back against this lawless president. Trump can’t change the name without congressional approval, and I’ll fight that every step of the way!

[Roll Call @rollcall]

"Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it,” the judge wrote. https://t.co/SgnvecZwv5

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

I haven’t endorsed in the Democratic primary for County Executive in Montgomery County, and I’m not doing so now, but I want to make one thing clear - there is no place for outside super PAC ads that lie about any candidates in this race.

Let’s hold ourselves to some basic standards of political decency. I urge all candidates to call for it to be pulled down.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

The Democratic Party can’t claim to fight for human rights while writing blank checks to the Netanyahu government.

Americans were rightly fed up with our hypocrisy in 2024.

We must change course: https://t.co/SuMwzsCVHO

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Today, we remember and honor our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We are forever indebted. We must continue to honor them every day by supporting all who serve and protecting the freedoms they fought to defend.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

This week, we stopped Senate Republicans from funding a lawless ICE operation, a $1.8B slush fund, and a $1B ballroom. They thought they could sneak it all through, but the second they had to vote on it, they ran scared.

They’ll be back in June, and we’ll be ready to keep up the fight.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Senate Republicans said they will not be voting on a reconciliation bill in the face of opposition to the DOJ's new "anti-weaponization" fund and security funding tied to the White House ballroom.
https://t.co/SaOHMcpyi7

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Last night was Stephen Colbert’s final show.

The Trump admin weaponized their regulatory power to silence Colbert — it was censorship in plain sight.

Freedom of speech isn’t an à la carte menu; you don’t get to pick and choose. Our Constitutional rights must come before Trump’s fragile ego.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

A federal judge just dismissed charges against Kilmar Abego Garcia as an "abuse of prosecuting power.”

As I’ve said from day 1: When one person’s rights are under attack, we are all at risk. Today is a win for all our constitutional rights.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Breaking news: A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s human-smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego García, ruling that the Trump administration improperly brought it to punish him for successfully challenging his illegal deportation. https://t.co/GXAACv87eP

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Todd Blanche was tripping over his words when I said he was acting far more like Trump’s personal attorney than the people’s lawyer.

But behind the scenes, he’s selling out the American people and giving Trump & his family a get-out-of-jail-free card for cheating on their taxes.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

I asked acting AG Blanche if Jan 6 rioters who assaulted police would be eligible for their taxpayer-funded slush fund.

He wouldn't rule it out.

The American people don't want their tax dollars going to people who assaulted police.

[Anderson Cooper 360° @AC360]

Sen. Chris Van Hollen grilled acting Attorney General Blanche over the Trump administration's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. "You have to be in complete a bubble," Van Hollen told Anderson about Blanche seemingly not considering January 6 rioters would seek payment from the fund.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Todd Blanche is not acting like the people’s attorney. In practice, he is still Trump’s personal attorney, putting Trump over the American people & the Constitution he is sworn to protect & serve.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Blanche: I am the Acting Attorney General! The fact that I used to be President Trump’s lawyer is just a fact. DON’T SAY THE PRESIDENT’S FORMER LAWYER WILL DO SOMETHING—SAY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL DO SOMETHING!

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

I have always supported nationwide non-partisan redistricting, but I do not support unilateral disarmament.

We can’t sit idly by while Republicans gerrymander away our democracy. We must fight back in every way possible.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Couldn’t agree more. Trump & his billionaire buddies are robbing working people of the American Dream.

We’ve got to vote them out this November.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

JD Vance: "If you want to rebuilt the American dream for the next generation, vote against the crazy leadership in Washington DC"

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

The anniversary of Brown v. Board reminds us that separate never meant equal. Trump and Republicans continue to wage their morally bankrupt assaults on the progress of the Civil Rights movement.

We won’t go back. We will fight them every step of the way.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Trump wants to spend $1 billion of your tax dollars on a gold-plated ballroom. And Republicans are falling in line to vote for it.

That should tell you everything you need to know about their priorities.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

Patel’s testimony was predictable because he followed the Trump Admin's playbook: lie to Congress, defy oversight, break the law.

They can run away from their records, but they can’t hide. When we retake power, we must hold them accountable for lying to Congress.

https://t.co/5uzPH5kwiF

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

When I asked Kash Patel basic questions about public reports on his conduct & weaponization of the FBI, he lashed out, & spewed provable lies.

He even refused to say if he knows that it’s a crime to lie to Congress.

He’s completely unfit to lead the FBI.

[Chris Van Hollen @VanHollenForMD]

The FBI Director REFUSED to say whether he understands that it’s a crime to lie to Congress. He is a disgrace, and the lies have to stop. The American people deserve the truth.

[FactPost @factpostnews]

Sen. Van Hollen to Kash Patel:

Let the record show the Director of the FBI does not want to answer the question about whether or not it's a crime to lie to Congress. I find that extremely troubling. I find it troubling that you lie to the American people every day. You are a disgrace.