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Edward J. Markey

Democrat

US Congress Twitter/X

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#93

X Rank

111,043

Benchmarker Score

322

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71,237

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19,903

Comments

221

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91,140

Total Engagement

283

Engagement Rate

30.9

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270,165 followers

Data last refreshed: June 01, 2026

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I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of the Doncev family and praying for their family, friends, and the entire Greenfield and Worcester communities as they suffer this unimaginable loss. https://t....

Personal & Human Interest N/A May 31, 2026 View on X

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Trump’s career is one fraud after another. On banks, insurers, contractors, regulators, and voters. Why would the courts and this settlement be any different?

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement MAGA May 30, 2026 View on X

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“Public interest” is not a magic phrase that lets @BrendanCarrFCC threaten broadcasters into serving Trump’s interest. This notice is pages of empty text that does nothing to stop the Federal Censo...

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Congratulations to the UMass Boston Class of 2026! It was an honor to serve as your commencement speaker today. In uncertain times, your generation is stepping forward with courage, compassion, a...

Education & Workforce Higher Education May 28, 2026 View on X

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We cannot let Trump force our scientists to flee to other countries to create the treatments and technologies of the future. I’m fighting to ensure we continue to invest in groundbreaking scientifi...

Science, Technology & Digital STEM Education Workforce Immigration May 27, 2026 View on X

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That’s not what I hear from small business owners who can’t afford gas, their electric bills, or their health insurance. Trump already is increasing costs, and now he wants to slash @SBAgov funding...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Small Business Federal Budget Health Insurance May 27, 2026 View on X

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Eid al-Adha Mubarak to Muslims celebrating across Massachusetts and around the world. May this Eid be a time of deep connection, reflection, solidarity, and hope for a brighter future.

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty May 27, 2026 View on X

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This summer will bring a record-breaking Super El Niño, with extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires. We must act on climate before our planet is pushed to worse extremes. Just because Republicans st...

Environment & Energy Climate Change Wildfire May 27, 2026 View on X

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Using plutonium for nuclear power is stupid and dangerous. This material is used in nukes, and it’s too unsafe for widespread commercial use. Do we want Iran using plutonium in its reactor? No. Onl...

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Nuclear Weapons May 27, 2026 View on X

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Trump's war in Iran created a gas price crisis--and oil companies are capitalizing on it. Americans are paying 50% more for gas since Trump’s war began, while Big Oil rakes in windfall profits. Tha...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Oil & Gas Middle East Inflation May 27, 2026 View on X

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Join me at MIT marking 30 years since the Telecommunications Act with MBI. Internet for all. https://t.co/f4M4IqiYGm

Transportation & Infrastructure Broadband Access May 26, 2026 View on X

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Still Team Pope. https://t.co/goW67dBPAr

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This Memorial Day weekend, families should have been focused on seeing loved ones—not getting hit with junk fees just to sit next to their children on a flight. I passed a law to stop these family...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Air Traffic & FAA May 25, 2026 View on X

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A war powers resolution will not be enough. Yes. We need to assert congressional authority and stop this illegal war in Iran. But, Trump is clearly an unstable warmonger at odds with the will of th...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 07, 2026 View on X

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To be clear, I'm on team Pope.

Personal & Human Interest Apr 16, 2026 View on X

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You can't sue yourself. You can't settle with yourself. And you can't hijack a legitimate victim compensation fund and turn it into a taxpayer-funded payoff scheme for January 6 insurrectionists. C...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement May 18, 2026 View on X

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Trump’s “weaponization fund” and ban on future IRS audits is his latest impeachable offense: using the machinery of government and billions in taxpayer dollars to reward allies, pay off insurrectio...

Legislative & Congressional Activity May 20, 2026 View on X

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Trump has no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, so he is threatening to attack Iran’s civil power plants. This would be an attack on civilians. This is what Putin is doing in Ukraine. This would ...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mar 22, 2026 View on X

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Let's get one thing straight. Donald Trump just spent twenty minutes lying to the American people, threatening to commit war crimes on civilian infrastructure, and pretending you should be grateful...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 02, 2026 View on X

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Completely unstable and perilous. The House must bring up impeachment articles, and the Senate needs to remove a president who wants to commit war crimes. We cannot sit idly by as Donald Trump thre...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Apr 07, 2026 View on X

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My Statement Calling for Trump Removal Over Threat to Eradicate "Civilization" in Iran. https://t.co/NwRNuC9K1R

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 07, 2026 View on X

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I’m glad there is a reported ceasefire deal with Iran. But we shouldn’t be in this illegal war in the first place. And Donald Trump can’t simply threaten war crimes with impunity. Congress needs to...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 07, 2026 View on X

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The CDC quietly stopped helping states test for infectious diseases like rabies. RFK Jr. is gutting critical public health services and making our country less safe. I'm calling on him to answer fo...

Healthcare & Social Programs May 05, 2026 View on X

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Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 07, 2026 View on X

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To be clear, I'm on team Pope.

Personal & Human Interest Apr 16, 2026 View on X

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Immigrants who are following the rules and showing up to immigration court risk walking into a trap set by the Trump administration. This is not justice. This is punishment. That’s why I introd...

Immigration & Border Security Apr 09, 2026 View on X

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Here's a few facts for you Mike. Noncitizen voting is as rare as being dealt a royal flush in poker. Noncitizen voting is even rarer than scoring a full-court buzzer beater. Noncitizen voting is...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Mar 26, 2026 View on X

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If the SAVE America Act passes, it will be easier to buy a gun in many states than to vote. Just let that sink in. https://t.co/3LuMY1Ogae

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Mar 24, 2026 View on X

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Last week, I inspected the ICE detention center in Plymouth. I saw scores of detained individuals whose only offense was being undocumented. I will continue to stand with our immigrant neighbor...

Immigration & Border Security Mar 24, 2026 View on X

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Thank you, Stephen Colbert, for years of laughter, and speaking truth to power and never backing down. The Late Show is ending under the shadow of FCC pressure and corporate fear. The FCC’s job is...

Culture, Media & Sports May 21, 2026 View on X

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I want to be clear about what happened today: While Republicans keep the Senate in session to try and pass their dangerous SAVE act, they also tried to push through a ridiculous ban on transgender...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Mar 22, 2026 View on X

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Republicans just blocked my amendment to lower electricity costs for working people. Instead of providing economic relief for everyday Americans, MAGA Republicans want to provide billions for ICE a...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Apr 23, 2026 View on X

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I'm on my way to the Senate floor to vote for @ChrisMurphyCT ‘s War Powers Resolution. We must end Trump’s illegal war with Iran now. https://t.co/MuUwMlyzrg

Legislative & Congressional Activity Mar 25, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

Jun 2026

#93

May 2026

-17 #93

Apr 2026

#76

Content Categories

N/A 111

Environment & Energy 30

Legislative & Congressional Activity 27

Healthcare & Social Programs 26

Defense & National Security 22

Topics & Themes

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts

196

Edward: 371 ↑

Likes

200,555

Edward: 115,710 ↓

Comments

19,881

Edward: 23,362 ↑

Avg Likes

873.2

Edward: 311.9 ↓

Avg Comments

86.7

Edward: 63.0 ↓

Benchmarker Score

240,317

Edward: 162,434 ↓

Posts/Week

16.8

Edward: 30.9 ↑

Avg Post Length

234 chars

Edward: 180 ↓