Toledo Reporter

Representative Marcy Kaptur, who has served Ohio's 9th District in the U.S. Congress since 1983, recently addressed two significant topics through her social media platform. Her messages reflect both a somber acknowledgment of a recent tragedy and a celebration of local culture.

On May 22, 2025, Rep. Kaptur expressed her sorrow over a violent incident at a Jewish American Heritage Month event in Washington D.C., where staff members from the Israeli Embassy were fatally shot. She stated, "Deeply saddened by the tragic fatal shooting of staff members from the Israeli Embassy at a Jewish American Heritage Month event in our nation’s Capital. Hate and Antisemitism should have no place in American life and we must call it out and denounce it in the strongest terms."

Following this tweet on May 22, 2025, she shared another post containing only a link: : https://t.co/aHEjvA3Hov The content or context of this link was not elaborated upon within the tweet itself.

The next day, on May 23, 2025, Rep. Kaptur shifted focus to cultural celebrations with her post commemorating National Taffy Day. She highlighted Ohio's connection to salt water taffy and its significance as part of Cedar Point's heritage. She tweeted, "On #NationalTaffyDay, we celebrate a piece of Ohio and beloved pillar of Cedar Point—salt water taffy! For generations, this sweet treat has delighted visitors and connected families, making it a beloved summer tradition. A true treasure of NW Ohio. What's your favorite flavor?"

Marcy Kaptur was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1946 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a BA in 1968.