Senator Paul Strauss
@paulstrauss.bsky.social
United States Senator (Shadow) for the District of Columbia. Working for #DCStatehood and political equality for all Americans.
My thoughts are with the National Guard members wounded in this horrific shooting. I’m grateful
for the quick response of law enforcement officers and the first responders who swiftly apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody. Gun violence has no place in our community.
for the quick response of law enforcement officers and the first responders who swiftly apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody. Gun violence has no place in our community.
November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My thoughts are with the National Guard members wounded in this horrific shooting. I’m grateful
for the quick response of law enforcement officers and the first responders who swiftly apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody. Gun violence has no place in our community.
for the quick response of law enforcement officers and the first responders who swiftly apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody. Gun violence has no place in our community.
Just as the phony #Trump so called “emergency” ends - here comes a #Republican controlled #House Committee voted to advance 14 separate bills, most of which will erode #DC Autonomy and #Self-Determination.
September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Just as the phony #Trump so called “emergency” ends - here comes a #Republican controlled #House Committee voted to advance 14 separate bills, most of which will erode #DC Autonomy and #Self-Determination.
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Violent crime in DC is down but other crime like the bribery of government officials with a luxury plane is way up.
Violent crime in DC is down but other crime like the bribery of government officials with a luxury plane is way up.
August 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
@paulstrauss.bsky.social :
Violent crime in DC is down but other crime like the bribery of government officials with a luxury plane is way up.
Violent crime in DC is down but other crime like the bribery of government officials with a luxury plane is way up.
Thanks!
Came here to follow you after the hilarious "bribery of elected officials with planes" comment. 😊💙
August 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thanks!
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Washington D.C. shadow Sen. Paul Strauss explains why he believes President Trump's move to federalize the city's police force may do more harm than good.
Trump's DC police maneuver contradicted by crime statistics
Paul Brown, a longtime shadow Senator in Washington, D.C., sat down with Scripps News to explain why President Donald Trump's move to federalize the city's police force may cause more harm than good.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Washington D.C. shadow Sen. Paul Strauss explains why he believes President Trump's move to federalize the city's police force may do more harm than good.
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@theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social thank you Paul Strauss for saying bribery is up! 🤣
August 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
@theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social thank you Paul Strauss for saying bribery is up! 🤣
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DC's only dangerous bc you and your cronies"re in it, Pendejo Anaranjado.
“Nobody in D.C. is going to feel safer with Donald Trump in charge of the local police,” said District Shadow Senator Paul Strauss, adding that he believes what’s wrong with local law enforcement is the federal components."
“Nobody in D.C. is going to feel safer with Donald Trump in charge of the local police,” said District Shadow Senator Paul Strauss, adding that he believes what’s wrong with local law enforcement is the federal components."
Could Trump move to federalize DC Monday? There’s local pushback on that - WTOP News
Last week, President Donald Trump warned he might “exert” his presidential powers to place the District under federal control. Can he?
wtop.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
DC's only dangerous bc you and your cronies"re in it, Pendejo Anaranjado.
“Nobody in D.C. is going to feel safer with Donald Trump in charge of the local police,” said District Shadow Senator Paul Strauss, adding that he believes what’s wrong with local law enforcement is the federal components."
“Nobody in D.C. is going to feel safer with Donald Trump in charge of the local police,” said District Shadow Senator Paul Strauss, adding that he believes what’s wrong with local law enforcement is the federal components."
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Saturday at 7am ET — Shadow Sen. Paul Strauss
August 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Saturday at 7am ET — Shadow Sen. Paul Strauss
Catch me this morning on @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social talking about the latest developments in Trumps attacks on the District of Columbia.
August 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Catch me this morning on @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social talking about the latest developments in Trumps attacks on the District of Columbia.
I shared my thoughts about comments made by Donald #Trump about a possible #FederalTakeover of #DC. Although right now it’s not even a concept of a plan, given his history, we need to take these threats to our local #democracy seriously.
July 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I shared my thoughts about comments made by Donald #Trump about a possible #FederalTakeover of #DC. Although right now it’s not even a concept of a plan, given his history, we need to take these threats to our local #democracy seriously.
Great 4th of July at the Palisades Parade
July 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Great 4th of July at the Palisades Parade
See my comments…
‘Dragged for blocks': DC Senator blasts #Trumpparade after resident’s 'horrific' death
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‘Dragged for blocks': DC Senator blasts #Trumpparade after resident’s 'horrific' death
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'Dragged for blocks': DC senator blasts Trump parade after 'horrific' death
Paul Strauss (D), the shadow senator representing the District of Columbia, blamed President Donald Trump's "unnecessary" military parade for causing the death of a 39-year-old woman after she was "dr...
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June 19, 2025 at 3:47 AM
See my comments…
‘Dragged for blocks': DC Senator blasts #Trumpparade after resident’s 'horrific' death
www.rawstory.com/trump-parade...
‘Dragged for blocks': DC Senator blasts #Trumpparade after resident’s 'horrific' death
www.rawstory.com/trump-parade...
If you hit a #Beach this weekend, it's because they #HittheBeach before. On #MemorialDay, let’s #Honor & #Remember the women & men who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free, especially the #DC troops who did so without a vote in Congress. #MemorialDay2025 #RememberAndHonor
May 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If you hit a #Beach this weekend, it's because they #HittheBeach before. On #MemorialDay, let’s #Honor & #Remember the women & men who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free, especially the #DC troops who did so without a vote in Congress. #MemorialDay2025 #RememberAndHonor
Words cannot express the depth of the anger and sadness in Washington DC today as we mourn Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. They were murdered yesterday in an Anti-Semitic attack, outside the Small Capital Jewish Museum. May their memories be a blessing.
May 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Words cannot express the depth of the anger and sadness in Washington DC today as we mourn Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. They were murdered yesterday in an Anti-Semitic attack, outside the Small Capital Jewish Museum. May their memories be a blessing.
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of John Ray, former DC Council member at Large and my old Boss. John Ray was a gifted lawyer and legislator who was instrumental in helping me choose both the law and public service as a career. May his memory be a blessing to our community.
April 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of John Ray, former DC Council member at Large and my old Boss. John Ray was a gifted lawyer and legislator who was instrumental in helping me choose both the law and public service as a career. May his memory be a blessing to our community.
Great to be out with everyone on this #DCEmancipationDay
April 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Great to be out with everyone on this #DCEmancipationDay
Stetson Survey Finds #DC Gets Statehood Support, but #Canada and #Greenland Do Not. #PuertoRico #Statehood support is also significant. flaglerlive.com/stetson-surv...
Stetson Survey Finds Puerto Rico and D.C. Get Statehood Support, Canada and Greenland Do Not | FlaglerLive
With the current debate over U.S. expansion, a new survey by the Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) at Stetson University finds that Americans remain deeply divided on the prospect of adding a ...
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March 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Stetson Survey Finds #DC Gets Statehood Support, but #Canada and #Greenland Do Not. #PuertoRico #Statehood support is also significant. flaglerlive.com/stetson-surv...
Maryland’s Senior US Senator Chris Vanhollen.senate.gov issues statement indicating he’s looking into options to force a vote tomorrow about the local DC portion of the #HouseCR when it comes up for #Senate consideration tomorrow.
March 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Maryland’s Senior US Senator Chris Vanhollen.senate.gov issues statement indicating he’s looking into options to force a vote tomorrow about the local DC portion of the #HouseCR when it comes up for #Senate consideration tomorrow.
A casual remark by Maryland Congressman Jamin Raskin has some people suggesting what was once unthinkable. wtop.com/dc/2025/03/i...
Should Maryland ‘retrocede’ DC? - WTOP News
Some have floated the idea that D.C. should become a city in Maryland. And while it may be something to think about, it will probably never happen.
wtop.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A casual remark by Maryland Congressman Jamin Raskin has some people suggesting what was once unthinkable. wtop.com/dc/2025/03/i...
I spoke to WTOP about the latest #Trump Executive Order impacting Washington DC.
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DC officials prepare for Trump’s next executive order that would give the feds more influence in the District - WTOP News
From graffiti to homelessness, President Donald Trump is expected to sign an order in the coming days to address public safety in the District.
wtop.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I spoke to WTOP about the latest #Trump Executive Order impacting Washington DC.
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Great seeing @iainarmitage.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Great seeing @iainarmitage.bsky.social
Thank You US Senator @vanhollen.senate.gov for your introduction of the #DCStatehood Bill in the #USSenate for the #119thCongress. DC Residents appreciate your strong support for our equality! Of course thank you to Congresswoman EleanorNorton for re-introducing the companion bill in the #USHouse.
January 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Thank You US Senator @vanhollen.senate.gov for your introduction of the #DCStatehood Bill in the #USSenate for the #119thCongress. DC Residents appreciate your strong support for our equality! Of course thank you to Congresswoman EleanorNorton for re-introducing the companion bill in the #USHouse.