John Garamendi, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 8th district since 2009, posted a series of messages on his social media accounts addressing national issues and expressing gratitude to veterans.
On November 11, 2025, Garamendi marked Veteran’s Day by stating, “Thank you to all of our veterans and their families on this Veteran’s Day. We thank each of you for your service to this country and protecting the freedoms we hold dearly.”
Later that day, he commented on a legislative proposal concerning health care: “I’m voting to save health care. That’s why I’m voting NO on Republicans’ sham “deal.” It kicks millions off coverage, raises costs for tens of millions more, and lets Trump illegally grab even more power. Enough is enough.”
On November 12, 2025, Garamendi addressed transportation concerns ahead of Thanksgiving travel: “Families can’t get home for Thanksgiving, but Trump and @SecDuffy are making sure billionaires’ jets fly just fine.”
Garamendi has represented California’s 8th District in Congress since replacing Ellen Tauscher in 2009. Prior to his congressional service, he served in both the California State Assembly and Senate from the mid-1970s through 1990. Born in Camp Blanding, Florida in 1945 and currently residing in Walnut Grove at age 78, Garamendi is an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley (BA) and Harvard University.
