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Rep. Jimmy Gomez, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 34th district, has been vocal about economic issues on social media. On January 23, 2025, he addressed concerns about billionaire influence and taxation policies through a series of tweets.

In a tweet posted on January 23, 2025, at 19:38:50 UTC, Rep. Gomez expressed his views on the need to address the influence of prominent billionaires in Washington D.C., stating that action must be taken to ensure they contribute fairly in taxes and invest in essential areas such as housing and childcare. "We must take on the new dc establishment - Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos - to make sure the billionaires pay their fair share of taxes and invest in lowering the cost of housing, childcare and more."

Later that day at 20:52:36 UTC, Rep. Gomez highlighted the financial struggles faced by families regarding basic living expenses like mortgages and groceries. He questioned priorities with his statement: "Families can’t afford their mortgages, rent, child care and groceries ... and this is what you’re focused on?"

On January 24, 2025, at 01:15:06 UTC, Rep. Gomez shared an assertion from economic experts advocating for increased tax contributions from the ultrawealthy to alleviate financial burdens across America. He emphasized making America more affordable with his tweet: "Economic experts agree: it’s time for the ultrawealthy to pay their fair share in taxes. Let’s make America affordable."