Matt Maddock, a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, posted a series of statements on his social media account on October 11, 2025, addressing his views on communism and environmental policy.
In one post at 14:01 UTC, Maddock wrote: “Communists cheat, lie and kill babies. Never trust them.”
Later that day at 14:29 UTC, he stated: “We have way more than they do but the communist environmentalists refuse to let us mine”.
At 14:31 UTC, Maddock added: “Wonder if governent is compiling a list of all these communists? Pretty sure they are now with Trump.”
Maddock’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over resource extraction and environmental regulation in the United States. The intersection of political ideology and environmental policy has been a point of contention among lawmakers and advocacy groups. In recent years, some politicians have used strong language to describe opponents or groups associated with left-wing politics.
Maddock has previously expressed support for former President Donald Trump and has taken public stances against progressive policies in Michigan’s legislature.
