Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 34th district since 2017, posted several comments on social media criticizing former President Donald Trump’s actions regarding the Department of Justice and tariffs.
On February 19, 2026, Gomez commented on what he described as inappropriate influence by Trump over the Attorney General, stating: “Trump is plastering his face on the building that’s supposed to investigate him. There was once a time when a president couldn’t boss the Attorney General around like his own personal lapdog.”
The following day, Gomez addressed Trump’s approach to tariffs and its impact on Americans: “The American people want their money back. Trump bypassed Congress to impose tariffs, gambling with our economy and driving up prices for working families. On this issue, the Supreme Court got it right: tariffs are taxes, and the power to impose them belongs to Congress.” This comment reflects ongoing debates about executive authority in economic policy.
On February 20, 2026, Gomez shared two additional links without further commentary: “https://t.co/92R4KYb1zF https://t.co/ePAo8ztUQj”.
Gomez has represented California’s 34th District in Congress since succeeding Xavier Becerra in 2017. Before his congressional service, he was a member of the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2017. Born in Orange County in 1974 and currently residing in Los Angeles at age 48, Gomez holds a BA from UCLA.
