West Cook News

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, who has been representing Illinois’ 4th District in the U.S. Congress since 2019, recently expressed his views on various issues through a series of tweets. García, a seasoned politician with previous service in the Illinois Senate and Cook County Board of Commissioners, addressed concerns regarding the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, student loan policies under former President Trump’s administration, and potential changes to Social Security and healthcare services.

On March 15, 2025, Congressman García tweeted about his involvement with fellow colleagues in seeking information from Trump officials concerning the detention of Mahmoud Khalil. He stated: "Proud to join 102 colleagues in demanding answers from Trump officials about the detention of Mahmoud Khalil."

In another tweet dated March 16, 2025, García addressed student loan borrowers affected by Trump's executive order and changes within the Department of Education. He advised those impacted to stay informed and prepared: "Are you a student loan borrower impacted by Trump’s executive order or concerned about potential changes to the Department of Education’s policies? Stay informed and prepared–here’s what you need to know."

Further expressing his stance on social welfare programs on March 18, 2025, García commented on actions attributed to former President Trump and Elon Musk that he perceives as threats to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He warned about potential disruptions in enrollment and loss of services: "The Trump-Musk ploy to steal SocialSecurity, Medicare and Medicaid from children and seniors is no secret! They aim to disrupt enrollment and eliminate much needed services."