U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, shared a series of posts on January 20, 2026, reflecting on the challenges faced over the past year and her views on former President Donald Trump’s policies.
In one post, Pettersen wrote, “I know it’s been a difficult year & there’s a long road ahead of us. But I’ve also been reminded of why we need to fight back now more than ever. I’ve had the chance to hear from YOU. The stories of Coloradans across our district have inspired me — a mother, Carolina, who was” (January 20, 2026).
Addressing her concerns about former President Trump’s conduct during his time in office, Pettersen stated in another post on the same day: “The bottom line is that Donald Trump doesn’t care about you. This last year couldn’t make that any clearer. Trump is a vindictive president who has shown he will retaliate against anyone who refuses to ‘bend the knee’—including using the DOJ to prosecute his political foes.” (January 20, 2026).
Pettersen also criticized economic impacts under Trump’s administration: “Trump has only been in office for 1 year & families are paying the price. Households spent $1,625 more on average in 2025 because of his tariff tirade. Instead of focusing on addressing the skyrocketing costs, Trump is enriching himself & his family and giving tax breaks to the” (January 20, 2026).
Brittany Pettersen began serving as U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District in 2023 after succeeding Ed Perlmutter and previously held seats in both chambers of Colorado’s state legislature. She was born in Colorado in 1981 and resides in Lakewood. Pettersen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
