Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García Official U.S. House
Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García Official U.S. House
Jesús "Chuy" García, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 4th district, has recently shared his concerns on social media regarding former President Donald Trump's plans to dismantle the Department of Education. García, who succeeded Luis Gutiérrez in Congress in 2019 and has previously served in both the Illinois Senate and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, is an advocate for maintaining federal support for education.
On March 20, 2025, García tweeted: "Trump’s threat to dismantle the Department of Education would jeopardize our children’s education. Swipe to see the real impact of cutting this crucial federal support." This statement underscores his belief that eliminating such federal assistance could have significant negative effects on educational opportunities for children.
Later that day, he issued another tweet: "My statement regarding Trump’s Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education ". This post directs followers to further information on his official stance against Trump's executive order.
In a similar vein, García also addressed Spanish-speaking constituents with a tweet in Spanish: "Mí declaración sobre la Orden Ejecutiva de Trump para desmantelar el Departamento de Educación ". This reflects his commitment to engaging with diverse communities within his district.
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