West Cook News

Jesús "Chuy" García, representative of Illinois' 4th district in the United States Congress, expressed concerns over recent actions by former President Donald Trump, referring to their alleged impact on labor rights, unions, and health funding. Through a series of tweets, Congressman García vocalized apprehensions regarding the executive measures and budget cuts executed by the former President.

In a tweet on March 28, 2025, García criticized Trump's executive actions, stating, "Trump has never cared about working people, and this executive order is a direct attack on labor rights and the power of our unions. Let’s make one thing clear: when our unions are strong, we are ALL stronger. And we know when we organize, we win!" García's remarks highlighted his support for unions and their role in strengthening collective power.

Later the same day, García emphasized collective resistance against policies affecting federal workers, unions, and veterans. He remarked, "An attack against one of us, is an attack against all of us. Trump’s declared war on unions, federal workers, and veterans - and we will fight back. I joined labor allies in Chicago to remind Trump we will continue to lead the nation protecting worker rights and fighting for the" This statement reiterated his commitment to safeguarding worker rights and uniting against divisive policies.

On March 29, 2025, García addressed potential funding cuts to vital health services for Illinois, expressing grave concern over their repercussions on community well-being. He asserted, "Trump is cutting millions in approved vital health funding for IL, threatening the well-being of our communities. These cuts are reckless and put lives at risk – We will fight back for these funds!" This tweet underlined his determination to oppose these budget reductions and their potential impact.