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Rep. John Garamendi

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Father, Grandfather, Californian. Congressman for California's 8th Congressional District. Senior member of the Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · May 21

In an hour, I'll be standing with @housedemocrats.bsky.social to use my voice in the fight against the GOP Tax Scam.

Call YOUR representative at (202) 224-3121 to use yours.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 2d

Flights are delayed, air traffic controllers aren’t getting paid, and health insurance costs are doubling — all while billionaires get another tax cut.

Trump’s shutdown hursts working families and only helps billionaires.

Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers | CNN

There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers ha...

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 2d

I'm appalled by the wannabe king once again violating the law and sending the military into another American city.

This is not about public safety — it's about power

As Americans, we must all stand up and make clear that Trump is incorrect; our cities are not training grounds for the military.

Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 3d

Healthcare costs are set to double, while Trump gives massive handouts to his billionaire buddies.

End the shutdown Trump. Let's deliver lower costs for the American people.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 3d

Ranking Members on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intel, Judiciary, and Homeland Security Committees are demanding Trump provide the list of designated terrorist organizations he's unilaterally declared & evidence for his justifications used in U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump promised safer streets. Instead, he’s sending troops into our cities to intimidate Americans — stirring even more unrest and fear.

His decision to deploy troops into U.S. cities is illegal and un-American.

This isn’t law and order — it’s the start of a police state.

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims agent said, 'Do something b----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney alleged...

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 3d

The law is clear: Federal employees are guaranteed back pay at the end of any shutdown by law, without question or exception.

Perhaps the least qualified cabinet in history might be the reason the Trump administration seems fuzzy on the law.

Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay

A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 3d

The only reason Speaker Mike Johnson hasn’t sworn in Adelita Grijalva is to block the release of the Epstein files and keep the government shut down.

This is unacceptable. Representative-elect Grijalva must be sworn in now.

Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 3d

After cutting food assistance in his Big Ugly Bill, Trump’s shutdown is set to take even more food out of families’ mouths.

Millions are going hungry so Trump can hand out more tax breaks to billionaires. It’s not just unfair—it’s un-American.

Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown | CNN Politics

Barbie Anderson is trying to conserve the milk her three young children drink in case she doesn’t get her WIC benefits on October 15 as scheduled.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 4d

Questions about the shutdown or the Big Ugly Bill?

I'll answer all your questions and more tonight at 6:30 PM. See you there!

Make sure to register here for the Zoom link:

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 7d

@housedemocrats.bsky.social aren't backing down from a fight.

With the stakes this high, we will ensure the American people don't face sky-high health care costs.

We will not capitulate. We will not give in. We will ensure affordable health care premiums for all American citizens.

Democrats Won't Back Down from Trump's Threats

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 9d

The Trump shutdown is bad for our country.

Trump is gutting everything from environmental protections to basic civil liberty protections to vital funding for hospitals.

But @housedemocrats.bsky.social are fighting back to ensure our government stays open and Americans aren't left behind.

The Trump shutdown is bad for our country

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 9d

Today is the first day of the government shutdown.

From VA customer services ending, national parks closed, and sky-high premiums, government shutdowns will impact all aspects of life.

Learn more how the government shutdown could impact you:

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Garamendi Explains How the Shutdown Will Impact Californians

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 9d

Right before the shutdown, Trump pledged to send the military into Portland.

And yet, the law is clear: the military cannot be used for domestic law enforcement.

Trump is Breaking the Law in Portland

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 10d

In 6 hours, the government will shut down. We must negotiate.

Families will lose access to critical programs, children and seniors may see interruptions in services they depend on, & federal workers will be left without a paycheck.

We cannot play politics with people’s health and livelihoods.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 10d

"Sec Hegseth summoning hundreds of general officers & flag officers from around the world ... on the eve of a Republican-led government shutdown to promote a regressive culture war is a staggering & unacceptable waste of time, money & resources."

- @adamsmith.house.gov and @houlahan.house.gov

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 11d

The government shuts down at midnight.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social just tried to keep government open and lower health care costs, but House Republicans blocked us.

Republicans would rather shut down the government than make health care more affordable for Americans.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 11d

Trump waited until ONE DAY before a shutdown to meet with us.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social demand is simple: stop health care premiums from spiking.

Republicans refuse—proving they’d rather shut down the gov’t than protect families.

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 14d

Grateful to my colleagues Rep. Rashida Tlaib, @chu.house.gov, @chuygarcia.house.gov, @repdexteror.bsky.social, @balint.house.gov, @repgaramendi.bsky.social, @vargas.house.gov for joining our Shadow Hearing on Trump’s assault on our communities.

As Republicans refuse to conduct oversight, we will.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 14d

Harjit Kaur’s deportation is a heartbreaking reminder of Trump’s cruel immigration policy.

A 73-year-old grandmother with no criminal record was treated with the same coldness as the "worst of the worst" Trump said he'd target.

It's not just wrong, it undermines the very values we claim to uphold.

Trump's Immigration Policy is Out of Control

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 14d

Democrats want to keep the government open and health care affordable.

If Republicans block subsidies, a family of four could pay $16,600 more per year.

That’s what’s at stake.

democrats-budget.house.gov/legislation/...

The Republican Health Care Crisis: Higher Costs, Less Coverage

Donald Trump and Republicans are executing a ruthless plot to take away Medicaid, dismantle the Affordable Care Act, and slash Medicare.

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 15d

Trump's ICE is ripping parents off the streets and leaving their kids behind—just to pad their numbers.

Families deserve answers, but ICE won’t give any. It’s like they don’t care.

Where’s the humanity?

Rep. Garamendi Calls Out ICE's Lack of Transparency

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 15d

It's not often you surprise @donlemonofficial.bsky.social, but my prediction that Trump wants a police state was shocking.

Are you outraged by Trump's consolidation of law enforcement and attempts to create a police state?

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 17d

Republicans are pushing a partisan spending bill that fails families, raises health insurance costs, and pushes us toward a shutdown.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social support a bipartisan budget that lowers health costs and rejects new tax breaks for the wealthy elite.

See the difference?

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 17d

Trump and Republicans are tying themselves into knots about the Epstein files.

Stop hiding the names. Just release the files.

Rep. Garamendi Details Trump's Epstein Problems

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Rep. John Garamendi @repgaramendi.bsky.social · 17d

In one week from today, Republicans are set to shut down the government.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are asking for one thing: lower health care costs for the American people.

Stop with the games. Let's do the right thing.

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