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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 17m

OMB Director Russ Vought is using the Republican shutdown as cover for his Project 2025 deconstruction of the federal government.

These political mass firings violate the Antideficiency Act and illegally attack our civil service.

They engineered the shutdown to inflict more damage on Americans.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 14h

DOJ’s indictments against Trump were built on months of investigation and pages of hard evidence.

Trump’s new indictments against Comey and Tish James? Six pages. Contrived counts. No case.

Justice must come from the facts and the evidence — not Trump’s feelings.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 18h

No “clean CR” exists when Trump defies Congress and unilaterally guts programs—from law enforcement to pediatric cancer research to clean energy projects.

Republicans want Democratic cover to keep breaking the law. Democrats won’t play along.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 23h

Trump isn’t just shuttering the government to raise health care costs; he’s withholding billions in critical funding for Hudson Tunnel and Second Ave. subway projects to punish NYC.

This is a ruthless plot to hold the nation’s largest city hostage. He must immediately unfreeze these crucial funds.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 1d

A President who uses the shutdown to target "Democrat (sic) programs" for cuts is one who ignores the needs of the American people.

These programs are clean energy jobs, vital infrastructure, and essential health care funding in red and blue districts alike.

Stop punishing the American people.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 1d

Arizona’s 7th district overwhelmingly voted to send @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social to Washington to represent them.

Speaker Johnson won’t swear her in because she would be the final signature to turn over ALL of the Epstein files.

Stop covering up for pedophiles and swear in Rep. Grijalva.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 1d

The prosecution of Comey, the targeting of NYAG James, and the closing of an investigation into Homan are proof Trump has turned the DOJ into a vehicle to punish opponents and protect allies. This is how the rule of law crumbles.

That’s why I introduced the Preventing Political Prosecutions Act.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and the GOP are shutting down the government because they are more interested in inflicting pain on Americans than helping them avoid pain with lower health care costs.

Stop the war on working families and reopen the government.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump’s baseless and politicized indictment of Attorney General Letitia James is a direct attack on the rule of law and our democracy. My full statement:

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s demand to jail @govpritzker.illinois.gov & @mayorofchicago.bsky.social is the act of a tyrant who does not believe in democracy.

This is an alarming escalation of his ruthless plot to seize control of the federal government and abuse his power to use it to attack Democratic-led cities.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 2d

After voting to kick 15 million Americans off of their health insurance in Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, Republicans have now shut down the government because they refuse to extend lifesaving ACA tax credits that millions rely on.

Trump must stop putting billionaires over babies and extend the tax cuts.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 3d

Trump himself signed the bill guaranteeing back pay for federal workers. Now he’s threatening to deny 750,000 federal employees their paychecks.

Nobody is fooled by his hollow and illegal threats, and we won’t be swayed by them.

Instead of threatening us, why don’t you negotiate with us, Donald?

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 3d

A $50,000 bribe. FBI investigation mysteriously closed. Still appointed 'Border Czar.'

Who on the Trump-Vance team knew about Tom Homan's corruption before his appointment, and why did they cover it up?

Read my letter with @democrats-judiciary.house.gov @raskin.house.gov and Rep. Swalwell here:

Judiciary Democrats Press Trump-Vance Transition Team On Homan $50,000 Bribery Scandal: Who Knew About It, When Did They Know It, And Why Was Homan Appointed “Border Czar” Anyway?

Washington, D.C. (October 8, 2025)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 3d

Trump’s threats to invoke the Insurrection Act is an alarming escalation ripped straight from the Project 2025 playbook.

He would rather militantly crack down on peaceful, lawful protests than work across the aisle to open the government and protect health insurance for Americans.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump has turned the DOJ into a political weapon against his opponents and a green light for corruption by his friends and allies.

Swipe to learn how our Preventing Political Prosecutions Act puts guardrails in place to stop this abuse of power and to protect our democracy.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 4d

As Trump terrorizes law-abiding immigrant families across our country, schoolchildren are being arrested, detained, and deported.

In NYC, at least 5 children have been detained.

@ocasio-cortez.house.gov, @repespaillat.bsky.social and I are demanding answers for ICE’s immoral targeting of children.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 5d

ICE is using your tax dollars to target children.

A child in my district was deported days before the start of the school year.

We are demanding answers on why K-12 students are being arrested and whether the Department of Education is fulfilling their obligations to students in custody.

Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat, and Goldman lead a letter demanding transparency on ICE detention of school-aged children.

Letter signed by Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat, Goldman, Clarke, Latimer, Meeks, Meng, Nadler, Tonko, Torres, and Velázquez.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 4d

Republicans call it a budget. I call it what it is: a ruthless plot to dismantle health care. 15M lose coverage, 22M face $1,000+ hikes, and seniors see $500B stolen from Medicare. Families will pay the price for this cruelty.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 5d

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 5d

Donald Trump has weaponized the DOJ to punish his enemies and protect his allies. That’s a direct threat to our democracy.

That’s why I introduced the Preventing Political Prosecutions Act with Sen. Blumenthal to install lasting guardrails and keep justice free from politics.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 5d

The death of Judith Byron, 75, in Sunset Park is an absolute tragedy. A cowardly driver ran a red light, killed a neighbor, and fled. This conduct is unacceptable.

We will demand accountability for this driver and aggressive action to protect our seniors.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 5d

Republicans call this a “clean CR.” In NY-10, “clean” means: 8,000 facing massive premium hikes and over 40,000 losing healthcare coverage entirely.

There’s nothing “clean” about cruelty.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Always a pleasure to join the Loisaida Center and my friends and neighbors on the LES to celebrate the pride, history, and unity of this beautiful community.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 7d

Welcoming the change in season at Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations with the Chinatown Partnership, UA3, and the entire Chinatown community!

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 10d

G’mar Chatima Tovah!

Wishing all who observe an easy and meaningful fast this Yom Kippur. As we reflect, repent, and seek forgiveness, may this Day of Atonement bring peace, renewal, and a chance to begin the year with compassion and purpose.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 10d

We are in a Republican-created health care crisis. Premiums are rising. Hospitals, nursing homes and community health centers are closing. Doctors are in short supply.

While Democrats are fighting to extend tax credits and lower costs, Republicans are fighting to take them away.

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