Solano Sun

John Garamendi, a U.S. congressman representing California's 8th district since 2009, shared his thoughts on social media regarding issues of hunger and economic policy. Garamendi, who has a background that includes service in the Peace Corps, expressed his concern and solidarity through a series of tweets.

On April 16, 2025, Garamendi referenced his experiences in the Peace Corps, highlighting the deep impact hunger can have, particularly on children. He noted that a ship laden with wheat was en route to Yemen, where 17 million people are food insecure. He also criticized former President Trump's policies, stating "But thanks to Trump’s reckless cuts to".

In a subsequent post from the same day, April 16, 2025, he included a link, "https://t.co/HaZEIbyXTy", presumably providing further context or information related to his previous statement.

On April 17, 2025, Garamendi discussed his participation in the "#HandsOff rally" held in Washington D.C. He stated that he stood alongside unions and everyday Americans, opposing tax breaks for billionaires at the expense of Medicaid and other social safety nets. Garamendi declared, "We won't let billionaires get massive tax breaks while cutting Medicaid and gutting our safety net. We will fight back. And we will win."

John Garamendi, born in Camp Blanding, Florida in 1945, currently resides in Walnut Grove. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, obtained in 1966, followed by a degree from Harvard University in 1970.