South Palm Beach Today

In a series of recent tweets, Representative Lois Frankel, who serves Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, shared insights on critical international and domestic economic issues. Frankel has been vocal about pivotal subjects which she discussed during a recent hearing with the House Appropriations Committee Democrats.

On April 2, 2025, Frankel emphasized the strategic importance of foreign assistance, underlining its small share in the federal budget but substantial impacts on national security and economic stability. She stated, "Foreign assistance is not charity--it's strategy. At less than 1% of our federal budget, it’s one of the most effective tools we have to advance America's security, economic strength, and global stability." The remarks refer to her participation in a hearing with the House Appropriations Democrats on the same day.

In a subsequent tweet, Frankel addressed the economic repercussions of tariffs, illustrating their adverse consequences on American consumers and employees. On the evening of April 2, 2025, she posted, "There’s nothing liberating about higher costs. Tariffs don't just punish other countries—they punish Americans by driving up import costs that get passed straight to you. And that means layoffs, lower wages, and higher prices across the board." This statement aligns with her advocacy against protectionist trade policies.

On the same day, Frankel shared another brief tweet with a link at 8:45 PM Eastern Time, as indicated by her post, "https://t.co/2IyyYJpV9X". The content of this link remains undisclosed in her tweet.