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Rep. Jimmy Gomez highlights labor and discrimination issues in recent tweets

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Jimmy Gomez U.S. House of Representatives from California's 34th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Jimmy Gomez U.S. House of Representatives from California's 34th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who has served California's 34th district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, shared his views on a range of issues through a series of tweets on March 31, 2025. Gomez, a former labor organizer, publicly expressed his ongoing commitment to labor rights and discussed current challenges he perceives affecting workers and marginalized communities.

On March 31, 2025, Rep. Gomez commemorated the legacy of César Chávez, a prominent figure in labor rights. In his tweet, Gomez stated, "Today we honor the life of labor rights hero César Chávez....” He highlighted his commitment to fighting for improved worker wages and benefits and criticized the actions of the Trump administration, which he alleges undermine workers’ rights.

Gomez later addressed concerns regarding corporate influence on American agencies. At 21:07 on the same day, he tweeted about Elon Musk and the cryptocurrency DOGE, asserting that they are impacting public agencies. Gomez alleged in his tweet, "Elon Musk and DOGE are infiltrating our agencies, cutting essential jobs....” He suggested these actions primarily serve to benefit the wealthy through tax reductions.

Addressing discrimination issues, Rep. Gomez expressed solidarity with the transgender community. As observed in his March 31 tweet at 22:48, Gomez stated, "No one should be targeted for being who they are....” He condemned the hateful attacks on trans individuals and reiterated his support for the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing his commitment to defending their rights and ensuring equality.

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