Solano Sun

John Garamendi, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 8th district, has been vocal on social media about recent actions involving prominent figures such as Elon Musk and Donald Trump. His tweets reflect strong opinions regarding governmental decisions affecting vulnerable populations and key institutions.

On February 7, 2025, Garamendi expressed his disapproval of the influence exerted by wealthy individuals on global humanitarian issues. He stated, "The world’s richest man has NO RIGHT to dictate when the world’s most desperate children eat." He urged public action against efforts by Musk and Trump to close government operations.

The following day, February 8, 2025, Garamendi criticized Elon Musk's intentions towards the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He tweeted that "the richest man in the world, Elon Musk and his DOGE team promised to kill the @CFPB." Highlighting its significance, he noted that the CFPB had returned over $20 billion to working families by holding large banks accountable.

On February 9, 2025, Garamendi took issue with former President Trump's actions concerning USAID. Reflecting on personal connections to international aid work with his wife Patti, he commented on Twitter: "I take Trump's illegal dismantling of USAID personally since Patti and I have spent our lives in this work." He challenged both Trump and Musk's empathy for those suffering from hunger due to policy changes.