Official Twitter account of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, proudly working for the people of Connecticut.

Connecticut, USA
Joined April 2011
Americans deserve a reckoning—exposing corruption through unstinting investigative sunlight. Secret contract deals, pay to play, pardon schemes, compromising contributions & much more. washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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We can encourage voluntary cooperation & whistleblowers, but subpoenas & forced disclosure, used judiciously, are likely.
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Record turnout—670 attendees—at the Women's Business Development Council Women Rising Luncheon. Incredible honorees, fabulous organization.
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Proud to join ARI at its annual dinner to honor Mike Zohdy, owner of the 19th Hole in Stamford, for his wonderful generosity. Thank you ARI for tireless caring & dedication over decades of service.
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Proud to attend the Salvation Army’s annual gala in Danbury. Thank you for so many years of kindness, generosity & love—touching countless lives.
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Standing with workers at the Regional Water Authority in New Haven to demand a fair contract negotiated with their union, the Steelworkers. They deserve good pay, health care, & more.
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Celebrating the Louis & Gladys Bond Preserve in Montville, an exquisitely beautiful open-space treasure now safe from destructive development.
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Great visit with industry leaders at at the SCSU Innovation HUB Emerging Technologies Forum. We must ensure technology advances create opportunities for innovation & workforce development.
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Thrilled to announce a  $1.5 million grant to @YAPInc to help stop gun violence & expand mental & behavioral health services. This 51-year old program has a proven record of keeping kids safer.
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Ukraine losing access to Starshield raises serious concerns for our national security—like who controls critical capabilities the U.S. government has spent billions to procure & how decisions to restrict them are made. I'm demanding answers from the Department of Defense & SpaceX
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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy—which is why I'm proud to announce $885,000 for UConn’s Small Business Development Center in East Hartford. This funding will help provide small businesses with the training & resources needed to compete in the digital age.
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The brave Ukrainian people remain determined to fight against Putin's murderous invasion—but they need U.S. support. I joined @MSNOWNews to discuss my call with President Zelenskyy & the Trump Administration's efforts to force Ukraine into submission.
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Google is forcing their A.I. products into classrooms across America, & children are paying the price. I'm demanding answers from Google on their relentless push of A.I. products—threatening the academic success & overall wellbeing of our nation's students wsj.com/tech/ai/senators-exp…
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Trump's recent actions—the purchase of diesel, the lifting of Russia sanctions, the degrading of Starlink—clearly show his malicious desire to bleed Ukraine & strongarm them into submission. I joined @AC360 to discuss.
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Voter intimidation in CT & around America has been blocked by this brave federal court ruling—but only temporarily. Trump’s vote suppression campaign is in full swing—with arrayed tactics—requiring a turnout too big to rig. apnews.com/article/trump-sta…
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At Sikorsky, I piloted a Black Hawk helicopter—using an iPad device to maneuver seamlessly by pushing a button. It's cutting-edge technology—& warfare’s future.
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America’s military defense depends on companies like TIGHITCO—combining skilled, dedicated workers & advanced technology.Thank you for your critical contribution to our economy & national security.
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Congratulations to Quinnipiac University School of Computing & Engineering on your 10th anniversary—a special milestone. Your students are our future.
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A powerful program at the She Leads Justice Constance Baker Motley Award Luncheon. An audience of brave justice advocates!
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This bombshell verdict vindicates our cry for justice after disclosure of Facebook & Cambridge Analytics blatant violations of privacy in 2018. Our hearings showed devastating abuses, now resulting in powerful remedies. nytimes.com/2026/10/21/techn…
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