Pontiac Times

Matt Maddock, a Michigan state legislator, shared several opinions on social and cultural issues in a series of posts published between August 20 and August 21, 2025.

On August 20, Maddock commented on legislative developments, stating: "Yes it passed but sadly, since the communist party wants it, Whitmer and Senate won’t pass it". The post references Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Senate's stance regarding a piece of legislation. While specific details about the bill are not provided in the tweet, Maddock’s remarks reflect ongoing political disagreements within Michigan's government.

In another post from August 21, Maddock criticized funding for various public institutions: "Museums. The Arts. Smithsonian. Public Libraries. Zoos. Science Centers. Film Festivals. All taxpayer-funded WOKENESS." These comments suggest concerns about public spending priorities related to cultural organizations and institutions that receive government funding.

Shortly after, also on August 21, Maddock addressed media coverage surrounding recent dismissals at a federal law enforcement agency: "All @NPR whined about last two days is corrupt weaponized democrat FBI agents being fired. Winning!" His statement criticizes NPR’s reporting on personnel changes at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and alleges partisan motivations behind both the firings and subsequent coverage.

Maddock’s posts align with broader trends in U.S. politics where debates over education funding, cultural programming budgets, law enforcement oversight, and media bias have been prominent topics among state legislators nationwide.