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

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 · 12h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 8d

Public housing buildings in NYC are literally falling down, in part because Republicans in Congress won’t support essential funding for capital improvements.

It is more essential than ever to pass @velazquez.house.gov and my Public Housing Emergency Response Act to fix the crumbling buildings.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8d

Breaking News: A 20-story apartment building in the Bronx partially collapsed, leaving a giant hole running down the length of the building.

20-Story Public Housing Building in the Bronx Partly Collapses

Fire officials said an incinerator shaft in the Alexander Avenue building had fallen in after reports of an explosion. There were no reports of injuries.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 8d

Trump and his congressional Republicans are shutting the government down to continue to gut healthcare and slash funding to states that did not vote for Trump.

This is an escalation of what they have been doing for nine months. Democrats must hold the line.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 8d

Bipartisan appropriations have always included medical research, school meals, health care subsidies and law enforcement grants. Yet Trump and Republicans have used illegal loopholes to take that back from universities, police forces, and the most vulnerable.

This is what's at stake in this battle.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 9d

To my Democratic colleagues in the Senate:

Hold. The. Line.

We are fighting for health care for the American people.

Republicans are trying to take it away.

This is Trump’s shutdown. We must stand strong for the American people.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 9d

Government funding runs out tonight. Instead of working with Democrats to keep the lights on and lower health care costs, Republicans refuse to negotiate and instead have gone on vacation.

We are in Washington prepared to negotiate.

If there’s a shutdown, Trump and the GOP are fully to blame.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 9d

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 9d

ICE is terrorizing our communities with uncontrolled excessively violent behavior.

Last week, Comptroller Lander and I demanded DOJ criminally investigate an ICE agent who assaulted a mother in front of her two children.

This type of behavior isn’t “law enforcement.” It must be held to account.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 9d

90% of the health care tax credits help people making under $63,000 a year. Waiters, rideshare drivers, small business owners — working Americans.

Democrats are fighting for them. Republicans are going after them.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 9d

The Dept. of Homeland Security under Sec. Noem is completely out of control.

Her decision to reinstate the officer who assaulted an asylum seeker is clearly viewed by other ICE agents as license to violently attack civilians.

If DHS won't police itself then the OIG must step in immediately.

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