John Garamendi, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 8th district, posted a series of tweets on October 15, 2025, criticizing the ongoing government shutdown and Republican leadership.
In a tweet posted at 19:22 UTC, Garamendi wrote, “The government is shut down so billionaires can get another tax cut, while the rest of us watch our health care costs double. The rich have rigged the system for too long. It’s time they finally pay their fair share.”
Later that day at 19:58 UTC, he added, “.@HouseDemocrats are in DC and ready to open the government. Where are the Republican leaders? On a 4 week vacation. https://t.co/kkFLwbBzOn”
At 21:18 UTC, Garamendi posted a brief comment: “Dangerous and disgraceful. https://t.co/CuIJBAFXMX”
John Garamendi has served in Congress since 2009 after replacing Ellen Tauscher and currently represents California’s 8th district. He previously held seats in both the California State Assembly and Senate between 1974 and 1990. Born in Camp Blanding, Florida in 1945, Garamendi resides in Walnut Grove and holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Harvard University.
