Dakota Times

Angie Craig, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Minnesota's 2nd district since 2019, recently took to social media to express her concerns about current political issues and the impact of proposed budget cuts on her constituents. Born in West Helena, Arkansas in 1972, Craig graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in 1994 and currently resides in Prior Lake.

On June 8, 2025, Angie Craig shared her perspective on the perceived disconnect between elected officials and the American public. She stated that "The American people have lost faith that their elected officials are working for them. I’m ready to change that."

Later that day, Craig criticized Republican efforts regarding education funding, emphasizing its impact on students in Minnesota. She noted that "As if taking away health care and food assistance wasn’t enough, Republicans are now going after the program that makes higher education a reality for so many MN students – especially in rural communities." She characterized these actions as "just another heartless attack on America’s most vulnerable."

Continuing her critique of Republican policies on June 9, Craig highlighted potential repercussions of a new budget bill. According to her post, "In MN-02 alone, Republicans’ budget bill would leave 15,363 individuals without health insurance." She accused Republicans of neglecting Minnesotans while aligning with affluent interests.

Craig's statements reflect ongoing debates about government priorities and support systems affecting vulnerable populations across the United States.