Pontiac Times

Matt Maddock, a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, addressed issues related to mental health care, welfare policies, and crime in a series of posts on his social media account on November 3, 2025.

In one post made early that morning, Maddock recounted personal interactions with families seeking mental health support for their loved ones. He wrote, "I’ve sat with hundreds of families inside jail lobbies telling me they wish their son or daughter was able to get help for a week or two inside a mental hospital." (posted November 3, 2025).

Later that day, Maddock commented on federal welfare policy and taxation. He stated, "If Trump is able to stop all the welfare freeloaders, we can cut federal income taxes almost 40%. Imagine that." (posted November 3, 2025).

In another post from the same afternoon, Maddock discussed criminal justice issues in Michigan. He claimed: "Michigan has over 40,000 wanted felony fugitives running around because we are a cashless bail state." (posted November 3, 2025).

Cashless bail systems have been debated across various states in recent years. Proponents argue these reforms prevent individuals who cannot afford bail from being incarcerated before trial solely due to lack of funds. Critics like Maddock contend that such measures may increase the number of fugitives and pose public safety risks.

The topics raised by Maddock reflect ongoing national debates about access to mental health care services in correctional settings and broader discussions about welfare reform and tax policy under different administrations.