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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 20h

This is my community. This is one of our children. Absolutely horrific. Un-American. I am pushing for answers — Donald Trump needs to be held accountable.

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 1d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Springfield meet and greet today! Our people-powered team is growing one community, and one conversation, at a time.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 1d

I had a wonderful time at the DPI Gala last night! Illinois Democrats are standing united against Trump’s chaos.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 4d

📺 I have a plan to take on Trump’s abuses of power. Like my name, it’s too long for a 30-second ad – or Bluesky. The highlights:

➡️Repeal Trump’s Medicaid cuts
➡️Rein in ICE
➡️Stop presidents from deploying the military against us

Watch below and read the full plan at TrumpAccountabilityPlan.com.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's Large, Lousy Medicaid cuts are impacting hospitals, healthcare workers, and families across Illinois.

Losing health care coverage - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

Dr. Janet Albers is sad that thousands of Springfield-area patients could lose Medicaid coverage and delay care because of Republican President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Albers, a fami...

www.illinoistimes.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 2d

We cannot open a government, and shut down people’s healthcare.

I’m holding the line for Illinoisans.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 3d

I'm honored to have Pastor Harrell's support! It was great to join him and Black Men United on Monday for a community giveaway! With the Trump Administration making it nearly impossible for families to get by, organizations like BMU are playing a critical role in supporting our neighbors.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 3d

Hold the line and don’t surrender.
For our unions.
For our veterans.
For working families across the country — I will hold the line and never surrender.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 4d

Let's be clear: Donald Trump would rather arrest his political opponents for made up crimes than release the Epstein Files that contain real ones.

His abuse of power knows no bounds.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 4d

📺 I have a plan to take on Trump’s abuses of power. Like my name, it’s too long for a 30-second ad – or Bluesky. The highlights:

➡️Repeal Trump’s Medicaid cuts
➡️Rein in ICE
➡️Stop presidents from deploying the military against us

Watch below and read the full plan at TrumpAccountabilityPlan.com.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 4d

What is happening in Chicago and across the country is unAmerican. Donald Trump wants to bully us into silence, but I will keep using my voice to call out ICE.

wgnradio.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 4d

If Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress get their way, insurance premiums for millions of Americans could more than DOUBLE. I'm holding the line because healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire | KFF

KFF estimates that, if Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year, ACA Marketplace enrollees on average would see their premium payments more than double next y...

www.kff.org

Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 5d

I was honored to speak at the Citizen Action Candidate Forum this evening where we covered some of the most pressing issues facing Illinoisans — including the presence of ICE agents throughout Chicago.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 5d

We cannot open a government that will shut down people's healthcare.

Republicans are holding Americans' health care hostage — and lying about it

By refusing to extend premium tax credits, GOP leaders are using the shutdown fight to gamble the coverage of millions of Americans.

www.msnbc.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 6d

I had a wonderful time with the Grundy County Democrats tonight! Thanks so much to Chair Tim Bradley for hosting.

Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 6d

I was honored to speak at the 2nd Annual Southern Illinois Democratic Summit! Thank you to the SIDCCA for hosting and to everyone who stopped by.

Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

This morning I had the opportunity to speak to some Chicagoans about the issues they care about the most.

I’m running for Senate to ensure all Illinoisans have a seat at the table.

Thank you so much State Senator Ram Villivalam and the 39th Ward Democrats!

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

We must call Trump's actions for what they are: An escalation and an ego trip. There is no reason for the National Guard to be deployed against Chicagoans other than to intimidate peaceful protestors and cause more fear in our communities. Illinoisans will not back down in the face of tyranny.

Trump Sending 300 National Guard Troops To Chicago, Governor Says

The escalation comes after weeks of President Donald Trump threatening to send the National Guard to Chicago.

blockclubchicago.org

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 9d

The Large, Lousy Law could lead to 11 hospitals in Illinois closing. It’s unacceptable, and I’m fighting back every step of the way to repeal these cuts and save our healthcare.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 9d

I'm fighting for our healthcare.
I'm fighting for working families.
I'm fighting for Illinois.

Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown

The federal government's shut down centers around Democrats insisting that any deal addressing their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can wait until the government is fund...

apnews.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 10d

"At a time when the federal government is stuck in gridlock, we need leaders who know how to cut through noise with action, and deliver real results to help those most in need."

I am honored to add another Illinois leader to my growing list of endorsements!

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 10d

Wishing all of our Jewish friends and neighbors across Illinois a meaningful Yom Kippur.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 10d

On my Listening Tour this summer, I was thrilled to stop in Peoria! Peoria will always be home — it’s where my family entered the middle class, where I proudly attended Illinois Public Schools, and where I met so many dear friends and supporters, like Mary.

Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 11d

No U.S. city should be used as "training grounds" for the U.S. military. Donald Trump's actions only sow division, confusion, and fear.

Trump floats using Chicago, other Democrat-led cities for military training, says troops coming 'very soon'

The president's address to military leaders in Virginia comes a day after Gov. JB Pritzker said he received word that Homeland Security wants to send 100 military troops to Illinois to protect ICE fac...

www.wbez.org

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 12d

I’m honored to have the support of Winnebago County Auditor Bill Crowley and Aldermen Jaime Salgado, Jonathan Logemann, Karen Hoffman, and Former County Board Member Dorothy Redd and I will proudly take the voices of the Illinoisans they represent with me to the U.S. Senate.

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