This is pure desperation from Trump. It's another baseless attempt by this Administration to stoke fear and undermine confidence in our elections. It will not work. Our elections belong to voters, NOT Trump.
Congressman Juan Vargas
Congressman Juan Vargas
@vargas.house.gov
Proudly representing the people of south San Diego County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Former CA State Senator, Assembly Member, and SD City Council Member.
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The NY Federal Reserve confirms what we've known: Trump's tariffs are responsible for rising costs. Trump promised to lower prices on day one — his economy is crushing families.
I fully agree with the Catholic bishops and other faith leaders. I would expect to see this from a terror group or dictator, but not here in the United States.
The Defense Department’s announcement that it would live-stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan reverses decades of established practice surrounding the death penalty. The announcement has raised many legal and ethical questions. https://wapo.st/4dx3CoZ
As the USS Lincoln returned yesterday, we welcomed home our service members who endured a long and difficult 321-day deployment. These heroes served our country with honor, bravery, and integrity.
Absolutely disgusting and deranged. The families that call San Diego home - including over 115,000 active duty service members - are not a "small price to pay." This is unacceptable coming from the President of the United States.
Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."
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This is exactly why I demanded answers on CoreCivic’s recent sale of the Otay Mesa Detention Center to the government and questioned why DHS purchased OMDC for $739.2 million – more than four times more than the property’s assessed value of $168 million. (1/5)
This is exactly why I demanded answers on CoreCivic’s recent sale of the Otay Mesa Detention Center to the government and questioned why DHS purchased OMDC for $739.2 million – more than four times more than the property’s assessed value of $168 million. (1/5)
I am disgusted by this. Antisemitism, hate, and bigotry have absolutely no place in our communities.
Schools should be a safe place for kids to learn, NOT the backdrop to immigration enforcement. Thanks to my San Diego delegation colleagues for standing with me to demand an end to ICE enforcement near campuses.
This isn't making our communities safer. It's traumatizing our kids. I'm calling for an end to immigration enforcement around schools with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff and Representatives Scott Peters, Sara Jacobs, and Mike Levin. Read more here: vargas.house.gov/media/press-...
Disgraceful. Climate change is here and now, causing extreme weather and devastation. We need action to tackle the climate crisis and ensure we’re leaving a better world for the next generation.
BREAKING: The EPA is eliminating a rule that limits planet-warming pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants.
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Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises.
VARGAS: Does giving people $5,000 increase the deficit or debt? BESSENT: I believe there are ways to do it without increasing the debt or deficit VARGAS: Such as? BESSENT: That's in process right now VARGAS: So it's somehow mysteriously or magically occur?
Trump also promised DOGE checks and tariff checks. Neither happened. This Administration isn't offering real solutions to help families struggling in Trump's failed economy. Just more empty promises.
VARGAS: Does giving people $5,000 increase the deficit or debt? BESSENT: I believe there are ways to do it without increasing the debt or deficit VARGAS: Such as? BESSENT: That's in process right now VARGAS: So it's somehow mysteriously or magically occur?
Mail-in ballots are a safe and secure way to vote. Donald Trump himself voted by mail last month. This is a win, and we’ll keep fighting to protect this right for all.
From Forbes - 'It's Outrageous': Juan Vargas Blasts GOP Over $40 Trillion National Debt, Rising Cost of Living Under Trump and Republicans, billionaires get tax cuts while families across the country struggle to make ends meet. It's beyond unacceptable.
I joined an amicus brief to say the IRS should never be sharing taxpayer data with ICE. A federal appeals court just agreed with us. This is a win, and we'll keep fighting to stop the Trump Admin from terrorizing our immigrant communities.
As California knows, mail-in ballots are a safe and secure way to vote. We’ll keep fighting to protect this right for all.
Oswaldo Pirela is a husband, a father, and a minor league coach for the Padres. He came to this country legally, sought asylum, and has built a life here. ICE just detained him. This is an outrage, and Oswaldo should be reunited with his family immediately.
The Constitution is clear. Birthright citizenship is a guarantee in this country. No executive order from Donald Trump will change that. This must be rejected.
If you weren't able to join, please feel free to call my office at 202-225-8045 or visit my website at vargas.house.gov to share your thoughts.
Thanks to Trump and Russell Vought, the CFPB is protecting big corporations and special interests - not consumers. This is totally wrong. We need accountability.
Our landmark housing affordability package - including my bill - passed the House and Senate with overwhelming support. Trump refused to sign it. It just became law anyway. This is a big win for families across the country.
Two deadly ICE shootings in less than a week. A month ago, Republicans in Congress gave ICE another $70 billion as they continue to terrorize our communities. I'm absolutely outraged. We must NEVER accept this as normal. We need a full investigation, accountability, and justice.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a husband, father, and longtime Houston community member. Trump’s ICE shot him on his way to work. His family deserves a full and independent investigation and accountability.
Ronaldo Salgado relayed his panicked search for his father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, as he joined local legislators and activists in calling for a full and transparent investigation into the killing on Tuesday in Houston. https://wapo.st/4vUxMt9
One year ago Republicans passed a Big Ugly Bill that cut food assistance for millions. It's sickening. No one should be going hungry so the wealthiest can get another tax break.
DOGE was a disaster from day one. It created chaos and gutted services people relied on. There was a huge cost to human lives, and it was past time for this failed experiment to come to an end.
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🚨 The Supreme Court just rejected Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship! Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. End of story. If you're born on U.S. soil, you're a U.S. citizen. That's something no President can take away.