Brittany Pettersen U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Brittany Pettersen U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, who serves Colorado's 7th district, recently shared her views on social media regarding several issues affecting her constituents and the nation. Her posts address support for federal workers in Colorado, critique of former President Donald Trump's policies, and concerns over budget cuts impacting healthcare.
On March 5, 2025, Rep. Pettersen expressed regret at not being able to attend an event in person due to personal commitments but assured that "Even though I can’t be there in person as I care for my baby boy, @LakewoodCOgov Mayor Wendi Strom will be there in support of all the federal workers in CO, including the 6,000 employees who work at the Lakewood Federal Center, who provide vital services and support our state’s…".
In another post from the same day, she criticized Donald Trump's joint address by stating that it would consist of falsehoods and negativity. She remarked that "Donald Trump’s joint address tonight will be more lies, more hate, and more chaos. He promised to address rising costs on 'Day one,' but instead has implemented tariffs that will make everything more expensive for regular people who are already struggling to make ends meet...".
Later that evening, Pettersen highlighted the potential negative impact of Trump's proposed budget cuts on vulnerable populations in Colorado. She shared a personal story about a constituent named Quinn who relies on Medicaid for critical medical treatments: "Ahead of tonight's Joint Address, I heard from Coloradans who will be hurt by Donald Trump's budget cuts that strip away access to food and health care for kids. We spoke to Quinn who has a rare form of cancer and depends on Medicaid for her life-saving medical treatments...".
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