John Garamendi, a seasoned member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 8th district since 2009, has recently voiced his concerns on various issues through a series of tweets. His commentary covers topics related to national security, government spending, and the influence of powerful individuals in global affairs.
On February 7, 2025, Garamendi emphasized the importance of USAID in maintaining U.S. national security. He stated that for every development project abandoned by the U.S., adversaries like “the CCP and Putin are eagerly awaiting to fill the void.” He warned against providing opportunities for adversaries to expand their influence: “USAID is critical to U.S. national security…”
In another tweet posted on the same day, Garamendi addressed government spending priorities. He argued that funds should be allocated towards countering Russia and China and preventing child deaths from malaria rather than on unnecessary expenditures such as expensive trash cans: “No matter what your opinions are on government waste…”
Later that day, Garamendi expressed his opposition to the influence of unelected billionaires under what he referred to as the Trump-Musk administration. He shared his commitment to resisting policies that allow these individuals to dictate global food distribution: “I joined protesters in standing up against unelected billionaires…”
