Father, husband, U.S. Senator from Delawarehttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkzzds6wm22dWhen I talk to Delawareans about the war in Iran, all I hear is alarm about spiking gas prices, concern about our lack of strategy, and confusion about one more of Trump’s broken promises.04 May 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzzds6wm22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mksjkghtg223Ahead of Trump's summit with Xi this month, I'm proud to lead Democrats and Republicans in sending a clear, unified message: The Chinese government is our adversary. Don't sell our country out at the negotiating table. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksjkghtg223https://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkqbyasgys2aThe longest shutdown ever—TSA agents unpaid, our cybersecurity weakened—started when Senate GOP wouldn’t agree to commonsense ICE reforms, and extended because @houserepublicans.bsky.social delayed for weeks instead of taking up a bill we passed unanimously. Trump’s party simply isn’t fit to govern. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqbyasgys2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkpxbvdnh22mThe 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is clear: Trump cannot be elected president more than twice. Yesterday, I asked Trump judicial nominees what the 22nd Amendment entails. Their response? Crickets.30 Apr 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpxbvdnh22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkptshr35k2mHonored to attend a bipartisan dinner this week with María Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Grateful to have a meaningful conversation about the importance of advancing free and fair elections in Venezuela—and how to help make that happen.30 Apr 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkptshr35k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mknekwoovc2lGenerations of Americans marched, served, protested, and died for the promise of our democracy. Today, the Supreme Court continues its steady march to forget that sacrifice and undo that promise. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknekwoovc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkls2zxflk2mToday, King Charles III delivered a joint address to Congress, reflecting on 250 years of American independence and reminding us of our shared history and values: liberty, democracy, checks and balances, and the rule of law.28 Apr 2026 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkls2zxflk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkiuxvahgs2kThis administration loves to talk about how it's combating terrorism, but when it comes to spending the money and doing the actual work to keep Americans safe, it's another story entirely. https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/us-senators-voice-concern-over-lack-of-funding-to-halt-terrorism-in-africa27 Apr 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiuxvahgs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkekwvrcnc2yWhat happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner tonight is a horrifying reminder that political violence has taken hold in this country. The fact that it unfolded at an event celebrating a free press—a core pillar of democracy—should concern every American.26 Apr 2026 03:02 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkekwvrcnc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mkarhwz3bs2yTrump's war of choice in Iran could end tomorrow, and according to the White House, oil tankers still wouldn't be able to go through the Strait of Hormuz until November. Food and gas prices will stay high for months. Why is Trump trying to hide that truth from Americans?24 Apr 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkarhwz3bs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk6t7wrqhk2dThere are plenty of nations impacted by Trump's war in Iran who we're closer to than the UAE, and plenty of countries who've been hit harder. So why—other than massive financial ties to Trump's family businesses—are we considering using your tax dollars to bail out the Emiratis?23 Apr 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6t7wrqhk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk6l4gfuok2bAs I told Treasury Secretary Wright yesterday, Trump’s war with Iran has already driven up costs for Americans. It’s hitting oil and gas, fertilizer, helium, farming, manufacturing, and food prices. We need to wrap this war up, but you’ll still be paying for it for a long time to come.23 Apr 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6l4gfuok2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk6dwbrgzs2bWhen you don't have a plan, a goal, or a clue, it's hard to keep your story straight. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/20/trump-iran-contradictory-statements/23 Apr 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6dwbrgzs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk6bprt56s2vLast night, as Republicans started the partisan process to force through funding for unaccountable immigration enforcement agencies, @warren.senate.gov and I tried to push through a measure to create an independent watchdog to rein in ICE’s violence.23 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6bprt56s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk4jj376w22aReports put the amount of money the Treasury Department has given Iran through sanctions relief at billions of dollars – money they’re using to threaten our troops. When I asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about it today, he tried to dismiss it. But it’s real, and it’s an outrage.22 Apr 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4jj376w22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk46ewxtns2yTreasury Secretary Bessent told me today that Direct File “wasn’t free.” That’s false. Direct File was a free, easy-to-use program that helped more than 300,000 taxpayers save an average of $270 and hours of time filing their taxes.22 Apr 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk46ewxtns2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mk44ymptl22yHappy Earth Day! I’m reflecting on all the beauty Delaware has to offer—from our beaches and bays to Brandywine Park—and what we must do to protect it.22 Apr 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk44ymptl22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjzqpvjnnk2kPresident Trump's war of choice has now wounded nearly 400 American servicemembers without clear goals or an endgame. This is a disgusting betrayal of our troops' trust and safety.21 Apr 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzqpvjnnk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjzecbgsu22wHappy National Volunteer Week! Service has always helped bring Delawareans together. From schools and libraries to public cleanups and more, volunteering helps build a stronger and more just community. I’m proud to support the Food Bank of DE in fighting food insecurity across all three counties.21 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzecbgsu22whttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjxfcd6a7c2mApril is National Autism Awareness Month. I’m proud to have introduced the bipartisan Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act to help drivers with autism communicate during traffic stops and support safer interactions with law enforcement. https://www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-coons-schmitt-introduce-legislation-to-support-programs-that-improve-communication-between-law-enforcement-and-americans-with-disabilities/20 Apr 2026 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxfcd6a7c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjpcnc3w7s2v‘Not very high’ is easy to say when you’re not the one swiping the card for $4-a-gallon gas. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Apr 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpcnc3w7s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjmz6maogs2xTrump says, “when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,” but fails to mention that “we” are the oil CEOs who donated to his campaign – not you.16 Apr 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmz6maogs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjmopd7uxc2aRetired Brigadier General Steve Anderson put it plainly: Trump's failure to set clear objectives in this reckless war of choice has put servicemembers and civilians at risk. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5819887-retired-general-steve-anderson-donald-trump-iran-threat-analysis/16 Apr 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmopd7uxc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjkykoszl22aI voted again to end President Trump’s war of choice with Iran, which has plunged the Middle East into chaos. Trump promised the Iranian people that help is on the way so they can rise up against their dangerous, repressive regime.15 Apr 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkykoszl22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjkuxx6wis2aBefore Trump’s war of choice with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was open. Now it's closed, your gas prices are climbing, and the president still cannot explain how any of this makes America safer.15 Apr 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkuxx6wis2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjkpeqe3vc2vI’m heading to the Senate floor to speak in support of the Direct File Act on Tax Day. Americans spend an average of $270 and 13 hours filing their taxes. It should be free and easy. Tune in here: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/floor_activity_pail.htm15 Apr 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkpeqe3vc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjkmmx27hs2v47 days into the war in Iran, 13 servicemembers have been killed, many more have been injured, and now Trump is sending thousands more troops to the region. They and their families deserve clear answers about what our goals are and when this war will end.15 Apr 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkmmx27hs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjk7erde322mIn Delaware, we believe health care should bring peace of mind—not more bills families cannot afford.15 Apr 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk7erde322mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mjk4l4yu422mThree years in, the war in Sudan has created the greatest humanitarian and hunger crisis in the world. The Sudanese people have been the victims of the havoc the RSF, SAF, and other armed groups have wrought across the country.15 Apr 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk4l4yu422mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coons.senate.gov/post/3mji3h3lzss24On Yom HaShoah, we honor the 6 million Jewish victims murdered in the Holocaust and remember all those who suffered under the Nazis' brutality. May their memory be a blessing, and may we recommit ourselves to standing united against antisemitism and hatred everywhere.14 Apr 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:u653qd63piz6z2t6l3sd4duf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji3h3lzss24