U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of tweets between September 20 and 21, 2025, addressing national security concerns, the importance of a free press, and local child care initiatives.
On September 20, Pettersen commented on foreign interference following the murder of Charlie Kirk: “No one should be surprised that our adversaries are trying to exploit our divisions — spreading lies and conspiracies after Charlie Kirk’s murder to inflame more tensions between us. But instead of strengthening our defenses, Trump shut down the Global Engagement Center that https://t.co/VurXweFbDM”.
Later that day, she highlighted her participation at a press conference: “I joined reporters and media leaders at the National Federation of Press Women’s Conference because their role couldn’t be more important in ensuring we continue to have a free press and a resilient democracy. Supporting a free and fair press that can continue to tell the https://t.co/dMhfz6ZhF7”.
On September 21, Pettersen addressed local issues in Cripple Creek: “Exciting to see “A Place for Kids” break ground in Cripple Creek. In a community where child care is hard to come by, this is a vital step to ensuring every family has access to the care they need. I’m fighting for $1 million in federal funding for this project because investing https://t.co/slrEVhPO1n”.
Pettersen has served as the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District since 2023 after succeeding Ed Perlmutter. Before her tenure in Congress, she was a member of both the Colorado House of Representatives (2013–2019) and the Colorado Senate (2019–2023). Born in Colorado in 1981, Pettersen resides in Lakewood and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
