Rep. Pat Ryan, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 18th district, shared his thoughts on recent events and initiatives through a series of tweets on June 8, 2025.
In one tweet posted at 15:09 UTC, Ryan expressed pride in the Army’s success in recruitment efforts. He emphasized that this achievement is not due to “Hegseth’s culture war BS,” but rather “years of bipartisan efforts to invest in our troops and bolster our” defense capabilities.
Later that day, at 17:24 UTC, Ryan attended a dedication ceremony for a new Vietnam War Veterans Memorial hosted by Saugerties VFW Post 5034. He conveyed gratitude for the invitation and highlighted the importance of remembering those who served with the words, “May we always remember heroes who served our community and country, and never forget their legacy and sacrifice” in his tweet.
At 22:26 UTC, Ryan addressed gun violence awareness by acknowledging June as #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth. He described the impact of gun violence as an epidemic causing significant harm to families and communities. Expressing his commitment to ending this crisis, he mentioned joining forces with Moms Demand Action & SNUG in Poughkeepsie to combat this issue.
Pat Ryan was born in Kingston, New York in 1982 and currently resides in Gardiner. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
