Matt Maddock, a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, posted several statements on his Twitter account on February 9, 2026, addressing local governance and political rhetoric.
In one post at 21:37 UTC, Maddock commented on the administration of Grand Rapids, Michigan: “Because GR is run by communists and very few in law enforcement are communists and nobody wants to work under a communist.”
Shortly after, at 21:40 UTC, he shared his perspective on Democratic politicians: “Whenever Dems start talking like republicans, they are running for something. Never believe them. In reality, they all want to tax us 98%.”
Later that evening at 22:26 UTC, Maddock made a brief statement regarding schools: “Your skool is prob planing one too.”
Maddock has been known for his outspoken views on social media. As a state legislator representing Michigan’s 51st district since 2019, he has often used online platforms to voice criticism of political opponents and comment on state issues.
Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan and serves as an economic and cultural hub in the western part of the state. The city’s government structure includes a mayor and city commission; while political debates about its policies are not uncommon among public officials and residents.
Taxation rates in the United States vary significantly by jurisdiction and income level. Claims about proposals for extremely high tax rates have been frequent topics in partisan discourse but do not reflect current federal or state tax policy.