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Representative Jimmy Gomez, a member of the U.S. Congress, often shares his perspectives on social media regarding political and economic issues. This includes his responses to policies endorsed by former President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans.

On April 11, 2025, Gomez criticized the former president's economic strategies, specifically addressing Trump's partial reversal on tariffs. Gomez expressed skepticism about the impacts of this reversal on the global markets, saying, "F-ing Trump! Despite his partial reversal on tariffs, global markets and investors still don’t trust him, his team or their economic plan." He also questioned the inability of Congressional Republicans to halt Trump's actions, stating, "It appears that this economic disaster will continue to get worse. And Congressional Republicans refuse to stop Trump."

Later the same day, Gomez participated in a rally with MomsRising and other activists, opposing the Republican Party's budget proposal. He argued that the plan grants tax breaks to billionaires while simultaneously cutting essential social programs like Medicaid and food assistance. He stated, "Rallied with @MomsRising and activists to push back on the GOP budget — tax breaks for billionaires paid for by cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and programs working families rely on. I know from organizing: when we fight together, we win."

Gomez also addressed the outcome of Trump’s tariff strategy reversals in a later tweet on April 11, 2025. He cautioned about the possible negative effects on small businesses and consumers, saying, "Thought Trump’s tariff reversal would lower prices? Think again — small businesses could take the hit, and so could your wallet." Gomez acknowledged the collaboration with the National Retail Federation and the Dads Caucus to expound on these issues, mentioning, "Shoutout to @NRFnews for teaming up with @DadsCaucus to break it down!"

Gomez has been representing California's 34th District since succeeding Xavier Becerra in 2017, following his tenure in the California State Assembly that began in 2012. He is originally from Orange County, California, and continues to reside in Los Angeles after graduating with a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles.