U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, used her social media platform on April 15, 2026, to address a range of national policy issues including tax equity, immigration policy regarding Haitian nationals, and U.S. military actions abroad.
On Tax Day, Pettersen highlighted concerns about tax burdens and economic inequality. In a post dated April 15, she stated: “Today is Tax Day—let’s remember that while most families are paying more, the top 1% just got massive tax breaks. I promise to keep fighting so regular people—not just the wealthy—can afford health care, housing & child care.”
Later that day, Pettersen criticized former President Donald Trump’s efforts to end temporary protected status for Haitian nationals residing in the United States. She wrote on April 15: “Trump’s attempt to terminate temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitian nationals is beyond cruel. These are people who have spent 15 years building lives, paying taxes, and caring for our most vulnerable. Over 20% of Haitians in the US work in healthcare. If Trump ends”
In another post on April 15 addressing foreign policy and military leadership under the Trump administration, Pettersen criticized Pete Hegseth’s role in recent events involving Iran: “Pete Hegseth is wildly incompetent – he’s blindly carrying out Donald Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran that endangers the lives of our troops, our national security, and our standing in the world. From SignalGate to this reckless escalation, it is clear he is unfit to serve as”
Brittany Pettersen has served as U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District since replacing Ed Perlmutter in 2023 and previously held positions in both chambers of Colorado’s state legislature from 2013 through early 2023 (source summarized from FACTS FOR STEP 4). Born in Colorado in 1981 and currently residing in Lakewood at age 41, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
