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Jesús "Chuy" García, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 4th district, shared his perspectives on several issues through a series of tweets. Known for his political career since replacing Luis Gutiérrez in 2019, García has been vocal about international and domestic matters.

On February 5, 2025, García addressed the situation in Gaza, expressing concern over the impact on Palestinian lives. He criticized former President Donald Trump's approach to the region, stating "Millions of Palestinians in Gaza have lost everything—families, homes, futures. Trump talks about ‘taking over’ like he's trying to build another failed casino. This isn’t a business deal—it’s people’s lives. We should be looking for peace, not another occupation."

Later that day, he commented on alleged actions by Elon Musk's team regarding the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). He expressed concerns about accountability and worker protections being compromised: "Elon Musk’s crew is trying to take over the @USDOL without regard for accountability—pushing out established staff, mishandling sensitive data, and tearing down worker protections. This isn’t about fixing government; it’s a seizure of power to rig the system for billionaires."

The following day on February 6, García shared information about an upcoming press conference hosted by the U.S. Progressive Caucus: "Watch the @USProgressives press conference here: https://t.co/xyDn7u5aGA"